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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Delhi HC allows release of Udaipur Files movie
Bench dismisses plea seeking the movie's stay, saying the petitioner failed to establish a prima facie case in his favour The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to stay the release of movie Udaipur Files, based on tailor Kanhaiya Lal murder case, scheduled to hit the screens on Friday. A Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela passed the order while dismissing a plea seeking the movie's stay, saying the petitioner failed to establish 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. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) dismissed all revision petitions challenging the certification of the controversial film Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder, clearing the path for its public release. While allowing the release of the movie, the court on Thursday said exhibition of the film would not cause 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. The Bench was hearing arguments on a plea against the MIB order clearing certification of the movie. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner Mohd. Javed, an accused in the murder case, told the court that if the film was allowed to be released, it 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 petition was opposed by the counsel representing the government, who said authorities had applied their mind while clearing the movie for release. "This is as fair as it can go. As transparent as it can be," the counsel said. The counsel representing the movie producer, meanwhile, told the court that tickets were already booked by viewers. "Movie is to be released tomorrow [on Friday]. Producer has invested his lifetime savings in making this movie, which is his right as freedom of speech. Accused's name, his specific role not mentioned anywhere in film," Senior Advocate Gaurav Bhatia, appearing for the film producer, said.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business Standard
Delhi HC clears release of 'Udaipur Files' despite plea for stay
The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to stay the release of movie 'Udaipur Files', based on tailor Kanhaiya Lal murder case, that is scheduled to hit the screens tomorrow. A bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela passed the order while dismissing a plea seeking movie's stay, saying the petitioner failed to establish a prima facie case in his favour. "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 effected by exhibition, we find ourselves unable to agree to prayer for staying release of movie," the bench said. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) dismissed all revision petitions challenging the certification of the controversial film 'Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder', thereby clearing the path for its public release. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
NDTV
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"Producer Spent Life Earnings...": Delhi High Court Allows Release Of 'Udaipur Files'
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to stay the release of movie 'Udaipur Files', based on tailor Kanhaiya Lal murder case, that is scheduled to hit the screens tomorrow. A bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela passed the order while dismissing a plea seeking movie's stay, saying the petitioner failed to establish a prima facie case in his favour. "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 effected by exhibition, we find ourselves unable to agree to prayer for staying release of movie," the bench said. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) dismissed all revision petitions challenging the certification of the controversial film 'Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder', thereby clearing the path for its public release.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'No prima facie case made for stay': Udaipur Files gets Delhi HC nod; to release Friday
'Udaipur Files' poster NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Thursday declined to stay the release of the film "Udaipur Files," just a day ahead of its delayed premiere. A bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela dismissed a plea seeking to halt the movie's release, stating that the petitioner had failed to present a prima facie case warranting such an order. "The producer has invested their life savings in the film, and preventing its release would disrupt the balance of convenience. Since the film has already been certified by the Censor Board and its exhibition is unlikely to affect any ongoing trial, we are unable to grant a stay," the bench observed, as quoted by PTI. This came a day after the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting dismissed all revision petitions challenging the movie's certification. "Udaipur Files" is based on the June 2022 murder of tailor Kanhaiya Lal in Udaipur, Rajasthan. During the hearing, senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy, appearing for petitioner Mohd Javed—an accused in the Kanhaiya Lal murder case—argued that releasing Udaipur Files would compromise his right to a fair trial. "The right to a fair trial is paramount. Witnesses are yet to be examined, and the film's release would prejudice the proceedings," Guruswamy submitted. "The dialogues have been lifted directly from the chargesheet. The title itself refers to the Kanhaiya Lal murder. All of this will influence the trial." Opposing the plea, the government counsel contended that the film had been lawfully cleared for release, stating that the authorities had "applied their mind" while granting certification.
Economic Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Delhi HC allows release of 'Udaipur Files' movie
Synopsis The Delhi High Court has declined to halt the release of 'Udaipur Files,' a film centered on the Kanhaiya Lal murder case, set to premiere tomorrow. The court dismissed a plea seeking a stay, citing the petitioner's failure to present a strong initial case. Agencies The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to stay the release of movie 'Udaipur Files', based on tailor Kanhaiya Lal murder case, that is scheduled to hit the screens tomorrow. A bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela passed the order while dismissing a plea seeking movie's stay, saying the petitioner failed to establish a prima facie case in his favour. "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 effected by exhibition, we find ourselves unable to agree to prayer for staying release of movie," the bench said. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) dismissed all revision petitions challenging the certification of the controversial film 'Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder', thereby clearing the path for its public release.
