Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Supreme Court Directs Hearing on 'Udaipur Files' Film Release
The Supreme Court has told the Delhi High Court to review the decision to release a movie called "Udaipur Files".
This movie is about the murder of a tailor named Kanhaiya Lal.
The High Court had previously paused the movie's release.
The filmmakers now agreed with the government's decision to allow the film to be released, but with some changes.
The movie is about a real event where the tailor was killed after he shared a post about a controversial topic.
Supreme Court directed Delhi High Court to hear pleas against the release of "Udaipur Files" on July 28.
The filmmakers accepted the Centre's decision to allow the film's release with six cuts and disclaimer modifications.
The High Court had previously stayed the film's release on July 10.
The film is based on the 2022 murder of Kanhaiya Lal Tailor in Udaipur.
The murder followed Tailor allegedly sharing a social media post supporting Nupur Sharma.
- Who
- The Supreme Court, Delhi High Court, filmmakers of "Udaipur Files", Kanhaiya Lal Tailor, and the accused in the murder case.
- What
- Supreme Court directed Delhi High Court to hear pleas against the release of the film "Udaipur Files".
- When
- The Supreme Court made the decision on Friday, with the hearing set for July 28.
- Where
- Delhi High Court, Udaipur, and Jaipur are mentioned.
- Why
- To address challenges to the film's release.
Groups challenging the film
Filmmakers and Supporters
Freedom of expression vs. potential for social impact
Groups challenging the film
Those opposing the release may argue that the film could potentially incite violence or negatively impact community relations.
Filmmakers and Supporters
The filmmakers, with government approval, likely argue the film provides a factual account of events and is protected under free speech rights.
- Case
- Challenges to the release of "Udaipur Files"
- Court Involved
- Supreme Court, Delhi High Court
- Movie Title
- "Udaipur Files - Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder"
- Event
- Murder of Kanhaiya Lal Tailor
- Date of Murder
- June 2022
- Accused
- Mohammad Riyaz and Mohammad Ghous