Overview

• A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi agreed on July 14 to list the producers’ appeal for hearing by July 16.
• The Delhi High Court stayed the film’s July 11 release on July 10 pending a Section 6 review under the Cinematograph Act.
• Petitioners led by Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind argue the movie could reignite communal tensions and prejudice the fair trial of suspects in the 2022 murder of tailor Kanhaiya Lal.
• Although the CBFC granted certification after mandating 55 cuts, the stay remains in effect until the central government decides revision pleas within one week of filing.
• Producers represented by Senior Advocate Gaurav Bhatia contend the stay infringes their free-speech rights and jeopardizes their lifetime investment.