Archive · 25 Jul 2025
SC Directs Delhi HC to Hear Pleas on 'Udaipur Files' Release
The Supreme Court has asked the Delhi High Court to review challenges against the release of the movie 'Udaipur Files'.
This movie is about a murder case.
Some people are concerned the movie targets a specific community.
The Supreme Court is looking into these concerns, with a hearing scheduled for July 28th.
The movie had originally been held back, but it was later approved by the government with some cuts made.
The Supreme Court is considering different viewpoints on the film's release and whether it may affect the social fabric of the country.
The Supreme Court directed the Delhi High Court to hear pleas against the Centre's approval to release 'Udaipur Files' on July 28.
The case challenges the release of the film, related to the murder of Kanhaiya Lal, and the Centre's decision to allow it.
The Supreme Court found the filmmaker's arguments thought-provoking regarding community targeting claims.
The filmmakers received a Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) certificate after suggesting 55 cuts.
The case stems from the murder of Kanhaiya Lal in June 2022, allegedly by Mohammad Riyaz and Mohammad Ghous.
- Who
- The Supreme Court, Delhi High Court, film producers, Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind president Maulana Arshad Madani, and the Centre are involved.
- What
- Supreme Court directed Delhi High Court to hear pleas against the Centre's nod to release 'Udaipur Files'.
- When
- The Supreme Court directed the Delhi High Court to hear the pleas on July 28, 2023.
- Where
- The case involves the Supreme Court and Delhi High Court.
- Why
- To address challenges against the Centre's approval of the film's release.
Concerns over Film Content
Support for Film's Release
Targeting of a Community
Concerns over Film Content
Some individuals and groups claim the film targets a particular community, potentially harming the social fabric.
Support for Film's Release
Filmmakers and some argue such claims are unsubstantiated, pointing to prior film releases that did not damage the social fabric.
- Case Name
- Udaipur Files - Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder
- Court Involved
- Supreme Court, Delhi High Court
- Hearing Date
- July 28
- Event
- Murder of Kanhaiya Lal
- Murder Date
- June 2022
- Location
- Udaipur