Archive · 25 Jul 2025
SC Asks Delhi HC to Review "Udaipur Files" Movie Release Challenge
A movie called "Udaipur Files" is about a man who was killed in India.
Some people don't want the movie shown because they think it's unfair to a certain group of people.
The Supreme Court told the Delhi High Court to decide if the movie can be released.
The government had already watched the movie and said it could be shown with some changes.
The people who don't like the movie will explain their concerns to the High Court, who will then make a decision about its release.
Supreme Court directed Delhi High Court to hear challenges against "Udaipur Files" movie.
The film is based on the 2022 murder of Kanhaiya Lal in Rajasthan.
Central government reviewed the movie and permitted its release with modifications.
Petitioners opposing the film's release were asked to approach the High Court.
The movie's release was initially stayed by the Delhi High Court.
- Who
- The case involves petitioners challenging the film's release, the film's producers, and the Central government.
- What
- Supreme Court directed the Delhi High Court to hear petitions regarding the release of "Udaipur Files" movie.
- When
- The Delhi High Court will hear the case on July 28, as per the Supreme Court's direction.
- Where
- The case involves legal proceedings in the Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court of India.
- Why
- The Supreme Court is addressing the legal challenges to the movie's release, with petitioners opposing its release due to its portrayal of a community.
Those Opposing Release
Those Supporting Release
Portrayal of Muslim Community
Those Opposing Release
The movie portrays the Muslim community in a derogatory and vilifying manner.
Those Supporting Release
The producers assert the movie should be released as the government has already approved it after review.
- Movie Title
- "Udaipur Files - Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder"
- Subject
- 2022 murder of Kanhaiya Lal
- Court Directing Hearing
- Supreme Court
- Hearing Venue
- Delhi High Court
- Scheduled Hearing Date
- July 28
- Government Action
- Permitted release with modifications