Archive · 27 Jul 2026
SC to hear Odisha plea on animated film
The Supreme Court will hear a case about an animated movie called 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath'.
The Odisha government doesn't want the movie to be released because they think it might cause problems in the state.
But the people who check movies, called the CBFC, have already said it's okay to show the movie.
The court will decide what to do.
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea by the Odisha government.
The plea challenges the release of the animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath'.
The film has been granted screening clearance by the CBFC.
The Odisha government contends the release could cause a law and order situation.
The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 27.
- Who
- Odisha Government vs. Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)
- What
- Plea challenging the release of the animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath'
- When
- Tuesday, July 27
- Where
- Supreme Court of India
- Why
- Odisha government contends the film's release could cause a law and order situation.
Odisha Government
Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)
Film Release
Odisha Government
The release of the animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' could cause a law and order situation in the state.
Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)
The film has been granted screening clearance by the CBFC.
- Film Title
- Mahaprabhu Jagannath
- Plea Filed By
- Odisha Government
- Hearing Date
- Tuesday, July 27
- Certification Body
- Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)
- Issue
- Potential law and order situation