Overview
- A division bench heard the CBFC’s appeal against an order directing it to issue a U/A 16+ certificate and reserved its verdict without a date.
- KVN Productions told the court that Amazon Prime Video warned of possible legal action due to the uncertainty around the film’s release.
- The CBFC submitted a sealed complaint from its Mumbai regional office alleging hurt religious sentiments and an objectionable portrayal of the armed forces.
- The producers said they filed in court after receiving no communication from December 25 to January 5, despite resubmitting a revised cut with 27 changes on December 22.
- Judges questioned announcing a January 9 release before certification, while the producers cited industry practice and flagged procedural irregularities in the revising process.