HC temporarily stays order directing CBFC to grant Jana Nayagan UA certificate
India, Jan. 10 -- After the Madras High Court on Friday initially ruled in favour of the makers of Jana Nayagan and directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to issue a U/A 16+ certificate for the Vijay-starrer, the CBFC appealed the decision, seeking a fresh review. Following the appeal, the court temporarily stayed its order, observing that the producers had attempted to create a false sense of urgency around the film's release, thereby putting pressure on the court, as reported by Live Law. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for Jan 21.
Justice PT Asha had earlier passed the order after hearing arguments from both sides, clearing a major hurdle that had led to the film's last-minute postponement. However, minutes after the judge pronounced her verdict, the CBFC, through its counsel, additional solicitor general ARL Sundaresan, approached a bench led by Chief Justice MM Srivastava, seeking an urgent hearing on the challenge to the order.
Widely publicised as Vijay's final film before he contests in the Tamil Nadu elections this year, Jana Nayagan was originally slated for release on January 9. An examining committee of the CBFC had initially recommended a U/A 16 certificate, subject to certain cuts, which were duly implemented by the filmmakers. However, the film was later referred to a revising committee following a complaint that raised objections to the portrayal of defence forces and scenes allegedly hurting religious sentiments. HTC...
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