The path for the public release of the controversial movie Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder was cleared on Wednesday when the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) rejected all revision requests challenging the certification of the film.
The Delhi High Court on Thursday declined to stay the Friday release of the film Udaipur Files, which is based on the murder case of tailor Kanhaiya Lal. When denying a plea seeking the movie’s stay, a bench consisting of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela issued the ruling, stating that the petitioner had not proven a prima facie case in his favour. “The producer has already spent life earnings in the film and if the movie is not released, the balance of convenience will be disturbed. Once a film has been certified by the Board and trial is not likely to be affected by the exhibition, we find ourselves unable to agree to prayer for staying the release of the movie,” the Bench said.
No harm in releasing Udaipur Files: Court
The path for the public release of the controversial movie Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder was cleared on Wednesday when the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) rejected all revision requests challenging the certification of the film.
While allowing the film’s release, the court stated on Thursday that its screening would not do any harm.
“Trial will be conducted by the judge uninfluenced as a trained judge. He [the petitioner] has failed to establish how irreparable loss will be caused to him if the release is not stayed. Prayer for staying release is hereby rejected,” the Bench said.
Release may prejudice trial, says lawyer of petitioner
The Bench was considering arguments on a plea against the MIB order that cleared the film’s certification. During the hearing, lawyer for petitioner Mohd. Javed, an accused in the murder case, warned the court that allowing the film to be released would “prejudice the trial.”
“Right to fair trial is supreme. Witnesses are to be examined. Film is only going to prejudice the trial. Dialogues are lifted from charge sheet. Title itself says Kanhaiya Lal murder. It will affect the trial,” senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy, appearing for the accused, told the court.
The government’s counsel rejected the petition, claiming that officials had used their best judgement in approving the film for release. “This is as fair as it can go. As transparent as it can be,” the counsel said.
Meanwhile, the movie producer’s lawyer informed the court that viewers had already reserved tickets.
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