Overview
- The Centre withdrew its July 21 order recommending six additional edits to Udaipur Files after the Delhi High Court ruled that it had exceeded its revisional authority under the Cinematograph Act.
- The Delhi High Court disposed of petitions filed by Maulana Arshad Madani and Mohammad Javed, sending the film back for a fresh government review.
- All parties must appear before the revisional authority by August 4, with the court mandating a final decision by August 6.
- Producers are preparing to release the dramatization of tailor Kanhaiya Lal’s 2022 murder on August 8 after already implementing 55 cuts ordered by the CBFC.
- Challenges over alleged vilification of Muslims and concerns about prejudicing the ongoing NIA trial will be addressed during the revisional process.