The Madras High Court has started hearing a case related to the controversy over the film Jana Nayagan and its certification by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The court is examining whether the CBFC followed proper legal procedures when it first issued the film’s certification and later withdrew it.
A key question in the case is whether the board’s message on January 5, stating that the film would be sent for review, can be challenged, since the producers say they were not given enough time to respond.
The court is also looking into the role of different parts of the CBFC, including the examining committee, the advisory panel, and the board itself. The goal is to find out who actually watched the film and who had the authority to change the certification decision.
This case is important as it could clarify the process that the CBFC must follow when reviewing and approving films.