Jananayagam Legal Battle: Supreme Court to Hear Case on Censor Clearance | CBFC Statement

On this Special Report, legal editor Nalini Sharma provides details on the legal battle surrounding the film Jananayagam. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the matter on January 15 after the producers challenged a Madras High Court order that denied censor board clearance. Nalini Sharma notes that 'the producers had created this false sense of urgency to bring the matter to the court' according to the previous High Court ruling. To avoid repeating this, the makers have reportedly not mentioned the matter for urgent listing before the Chief Justice of India, opting instead to wait for the registry's tentative schedule. The Central Board of Film Certification has already filed a caveat in the top court to ensure their side is heard before any order is passed. The report explores whether the makers of the Vijay-starrer will receive a reprieve ahead of the Pongal festival.