Madras High Court Hearing on CBFC’s Appeal Against ‘Jana Nayagan’ Movie
The Madras High Court is currently reviewing an appeal from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) regarding the film ‘Jana Nayagan,’ featuring Tamil star Vijay. This appeal contests a decision made by a single judge that mandated the CBFC to issue a U/A certification for the film.
Details of the Hearing
The proceedings began on January 9, when a single judge directed the CBFC to expedite the certification process for ‘Jana Nayagan.’ However, later that evening, a division bench temporarily stayed the single judge’s ruling.
Judicial Oversight
- Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava is presiding over the case.
- Justice G Arul Murugan is also part of the bench.
- In response to the stay order, KVN Production, the film’s producer, escalated the issue to the Supreme Court.
Nonetheless, the Supreme Court declined to intervene, pointing out that the High Court had a scheduled hearing on January 20.
Key Dates and Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 9 | Single judge orders U/A certificate for ‘Jana Nayagan.’ |
| January 9 Evening | Division bench stays the single bench’s order. |
| January 20 | Scheduled hearing of the High Court on the matter. |
Film enthusiasts and followers of legal proceedings are encouraged to stay tuned for live updates regarding the Madras High Court’s hearing on the CBFC’s appeal against the certification of ‘Jana Nayagan.’
