Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Supreme Court Directs Hearing on 'Udaipur Files' Film Release
Imagine a movie called "Udaipur Files" is about to come out, but some people are worried about it.
The Delhi High Court had stopped the movie from being released initially.
Then, the government said the movie could be released if they made some changes.
Now, the Supreme Court has told the Delhi High Court to listen to everyone's arguments again to decide if the movie can be released.
The movie is about a man named Kanhaiya Lal Tailor, who was murdered.
The court wants to make sure everything is fair and considers all the concerns.
The Supreme Court directed the Delhi High Court to hear pleas challenging the release of the film "Udaipur Files."
The Supreme Court noted it hadn't granted any stay on the film's release.
The Delhi High Court had previously stayed the film's release on a plea by Maulana Arshad Madani.
The Centre cleared the film's release with six cuts and disclaimer modifications.
The film is based on the murder of Kanhaiya Lal Tailor in Udaipur in 2022.
- Who
- The Supreme Court, Delhi High Court, Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind president Maulana Arshad Madani, and the filmmakers are involved.
- What
- The Supreme Court asked the Delhi High Court to hear pleas related to the release of the film "Udaipur Files."
- When
- The Supreme Court directed the Delhi High Court on Friday to hear the pleas on July 28.
- Where
- The Delhi High Court will hear the pleas.
- Why
- To determine if the film "Udaipur Files" can be released after the Centre's approval.
Those Against the Release
Those in Favor of the Release
Film Content
Those Against the Release
Concerned about the film's content and its potential impact.
Those in Favor of the Release
Believe the film should be released with modifications made as per the Centre's decision.
- Film Title
- Udaipur Files
- Court Action
- Supreme Court directed Delhi HC to hear pleas
- Previous Court Action
- Delhi High Court stayed the release
- Government Decision
- Approved release with modifications
- Relevant Case
- Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder
- Location of Murder
- Udaipur
