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 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.
Supreme Court hears plea on ‘Udaipur Files’ film release, weighing free speech against accused’s fair trial rights. Justices question CBFC cuts, Centre’s role, and prejudice to ongoing trial.
Today(26th Sept), the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) informed the Bombay High Court that Kangana Ranaut’s film ‘Emergency’ can only be released if specific cuts suggested by the revising committee are made. This response follows a plea from Zee Studios seeking the release of the censor certificate, after the film’s initial September 6 release was postponed due to protests from the Sikh community over alleged misrepresentation.
