Today, on 15th January 2026, Supreme Court refused to interfere in a producer’s plea over delayed film certification, despite senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi’s submissions. He alleged CBFC acted mala fide, claiming release plans across 5,000 theatres while certification with ten cuts was promised earlier.
The Supreme Court of India will hear on January 19 the plea filed by the producer of Jana Nayagan against the Madras High Court’s interim stay on CBFC clearance. The case has put on hold the Pongal release of Vijay’s politically significant film.
The censor clearance dispute over Vijay-starrer Tamil film Jana Nayagan has reached the Supreme Court, as KVN Productions challenged a Madras High Court interim order that created uncertainty over the film’s release. Earlier directions were stayed later by bench.
The Madras High Court ordered the CBFC to promptly grant final censor clearance for Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, holding that reopening the certification was flawed. Justice P.T. Asha noted filmmakers faced unwarranted delays despite compliance, necessitating judicial intervention by authorities.
Kerala High Court Today (July 9) asks CBFC to give censor certificate to Malayalam film of BJP’s Suresh Gopi after producers agree to two small changes. Court says there’s no problem using the name ‘Janaki’ for a rape survivor.
Kerala High Court Today (July 2) agreed to watch Malayalam film JSK: Janaki v State of Kerala to examine CBFC’s objection to the movie title. The film features Union Minister Suresh Gopi and revolves around a rape survivor named Janaki.
Kerala High Court Today (June 30) questioned CBFC’s objection to the use of the name ‘Janaki’ in the Malayalam movie JSK: Janaki v State of Kerala of BJP Leader Suresh Gopi. The judge strongly defended artistic freedom and sought an explanation from CBFC.
Kerala High Court Today (June 27) questioned CBFC’s delay in certifying Suresh Gopi’s film ‘Janaki v State of Kerala’, citing objections to the name ‘Janaki’. The court criticized the inconsistency and sought urgent action.
Kerala High Court Today (June 25) heard petition against delay in censor certificate for ‘Janaki v State of Kerala’ starring Union Minister Suresh Gopi. The film, scheduled to release on June 27, faces issues over its title and character name.
Today, On 4th October, Kangana Ranaut’s film Emergency received approval from the Bombay High Court to implement suggested cuts over one month, allowing case closure. The Central Board of Film Certification will review the revised film within two weeks, following the agreement between Manikarnika Films and the CBFC regarding concerns about content.
