Udaipur Files to release on August 8 after Supreme Court clears legal hurdles
The legal issues surrounding the film emerged when the Centre's approval for its release was challenged, causing the film's release to be postponed. The Supreme Court's direction to the Delhi High Court has now paved the way for its global release.Bharat Shrinate reacted to the court's decision told NDTV, "We respect the Supreme Court's order and are ready to release the film on August 8. Jani Firefox Films is going to start promotions and release Udaipur Files worldwide on August 8. Truth always wins."BJP leader Amit Malviya celebrated Supreme Court's verdict on X. He wrote, "Supreme Court refuses to stay Udaipur Files. A historic victory. Cinema will not be silenced – it will speak! (sic)."Production challenges have not deterred the filmmakers from pursuing the film's release.Udaipur-based tailor Kanhaiya Lal was murdered in June 2022 allegedly by Mohammad Riyaz and Mohammad Ghous.The assailants later released a video claiming that the murder was in reaction to the tailor allegedly sharing a social media post in support of former BJP member Nupur Sharma following her controversial comments on Prophet Mohammed.The case was probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the accused were booked under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, besides provisions under IPC.The trial is pending before the special NIA court in Jaipur.- EndsMust Watch
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