Madras High Court reserves verdict on CBFC appeal | Indian Movie News
The legal battle surrounding the release of Jana Nayagan, the extremely anticipated last movie of actor-turned-politician Vijay, reached a vital juncture on Tuesday as the Madras High Court reserved its verdict on an appeal filed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
The case, which has drawn national consideration due to the movie’s political overtones and its significance to Vijay’s new political occasion, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), centres on the CBFC’s refusal to grant a censor certificates despite an initial advice for a “UA” score.
Arguments in Court
A division bench comprising Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan heard in depth arguments from both sides during a three-hour session. The CBFC’s appeal challenges a single-judge order that had beforehand directed the board to grant the movie a “UA” certificates immediately.
Additional Solicitor General ARL Sundaresan, representing the CBFC, argued that the board was never given an sufficient alternative to file a counter-affidavit before the one decide handed the order. He additional contended that the producers failed to problem the communication dated January 6, which formally referred the movie to a Revising Committee.
In protection of the manufacturing home, KVN Productions, Senior Advocate Satish Parasaran maintained that the CBFC’s Regional Office had already communicated a unanimous advice from the Examining Committee to grant the UA certificates. Parasaran argued: “A unanimous decision was taken and even if one member later takes a different decision, there is still a majority decision. Right now the minority decision is governing.”
Dispute Over Content and Procedures
The controversy stems from an inner criticism within the CBFC alleging that sure scenes in the movie damage non secular sentiments and contained an objectionable portrayal of the armed forces. The producers, however, claimed that they had already cooperated with the board’s requested cuts.
Addressing the demand for a new review, Parasaran famous that the producers had already deleted the scenes in query: “They want us to re-introduce the scenes that were deleted, submit the movie as it was before and then delete the same scenes. All this is on facts. It has not been disputed. It’s an empty exercise.”
Financial and Political Stakes
The delay has triggered important financial pressure on the producers, who initially deliberate for a Pongal release on January 9. The court was informed that almost Rs. 500 crores had been invested in the project. The movie is widely seen as a farewell vehicle for Vijay as he transitions into full-time politics with the TVK.
The Supreme Court had beforehand refused to intervene, directing the Madras High Court to expedite the matter by January 20.
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