The CBFC has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court in the Jana Nayagan release case, asking that no order be passed without hearing it. The move follows the Madras High Court’s decision to flag concerns over references to the Army and religious sentiments in the film.
The Madras High Court will pronounce its verdict on January 27 on CBFC’s appeal challenging the order granting a U/A 16+ certificate to Vijay’s Jana Nayagan. The case raises key questions on CBFC Chairman’s powers and procedural fairness in film certification.
The producers of Vijay’s final film Jana Nayagan have approached the Madras High Court after the Central Board of Film Certification referred the film to a Revising Committee despite earlier clearance.
The makers claim the last-minute move threatens the film’s scheduled release and could cause massive financial losses.
Today, On 1st August, Delhi High Court directs Centre to re-examine its decision on Udaipur Files, asking, “Where is your authority to recommend cuts?” The court questioned the legal basis behind the advisory to revise the film’s content.
