Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Delhi HC Questions Authority on 'Udaipur Files' Cuts
The Delhi High Court is checking if the government had the power to tell the movie 'Udaipur Files' to remove scenes.
The court said the government must follow the rules of the Cinematograph Act.
The government wanted the movie to make six cuts and add a warning.
The court is looking at if the government did too much.
This is happening because an accused person in the murder case is saying the movie could make the trial unfair.
Delhi High Court questioned the Centre's authority to order six cuts in 'Udaipur Files'.
The court stated the Centre must act within the Cinematograph Act's boundaries.
The Centre suggested six cuts and a disclaimer under revisional powers.
The film's release is pending due to the ongoing court proceedings.
The case involves a plea from an accused, citing potential prejudice to the trial.
- Who
- The Delhi High Court, the Centre, and the film's producers are involved.
- What
- Delhi High Court is examining the Centre's authority to order cuts in the film 'Udaipur Files'.
- When
- Proceedings are ongoing, with the next hearing on August 1st.
- Where
- Delhi High Court, India.
- Why
- To determine if the Centre's actions under the Cinematograph Act were within its legal scope.
Government's Actions
Court's Inquiry
Legal Authority
Government's Actions
The Centre believes it has the authority to recommend cuts.
Court's Inquiry
The court is examining if the government's actions are within the bounds of the law.
Revisional Powers
Government's Actions
The censor board and a committee had already reviewed the film and suggested cuts.
Court's Inquiry
The petitioner argued the government has overstepped its revisional powers.
- Film Title
- 'Udaipur Files - Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder'
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Government Action
- Suggested six cuts and a disclaimer
- Relevant Act
- Cinematograph Act
- Accused's Plea
- Claims the film prejudices the trial
- Underlying Event
- 2022 Udaipur tailor murder
Sources
Delhi HC to examine if Centre has power to order cuts in ‘Udaipur Files’ movie
‘You acted as appellate authority’: Delhi HC asks Centre if it exceeded its powers by suggesting 6 cuts in ‘Udaipur Files’
Delhi High Court questions Centre’s jurisdiction to recommend six cuts in ‘Udaipur Files’
