CBFC appeal accepted: Jana Nayagan censor issue sent back to single judge

The Madras High Court has delivered its judgment in the ongoing Jana Nayagan censor issue, setting aside the earlier order passed by a single judge in the case involving the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

Hearing the appeal filed by the CBFC, the Chief Justice-led bench of the Madras High Court ruled that the single judge should have granted adequate time to the certification body to file its counter affidavit before issuing directions. On these grounds, the bench allowed the appeal and remanded the matter back to the single judge for a fresh hearing.

In its order, the court also observed that the producer of Jana Nayagan has the liberty to amend the prayer in the original writ petition. This development effectively reopens the legal proceedings, placing the matter once again before the single judge’s bench for reconsideration.

With the case returning to the initial stage of judicial review, the film’s release status remains uncertain. The fresh hearing is expected to further extend the legal process, adding to the challenges faced by the makers in securing a timely certification and release.

As the team prepares for another round of court proceedings, the road ahead appears legally demanding. The industry will be closely watching how the case progresses, as the outcome could significantly impact the film’s release timeline.