Debate Intensifies over 'Udaipur Files' as High Court Orders Screening

The Delhi High Court has mandated a screening of 'Udaipur Files', a film based on tailor Kanhaiya Lal's murder, amid petitions arguing it could incite communal unrest. This comes after film producers claimed that contentious scenes were removed, aligning with the CBFC's remarks. The trial continues in Jaipur.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 09-07-2025 12:10 IST | Created: 09-07-2025 12:10 IST
Debate Intensifies over 'Udaipur Files' as High Court Orders Screening
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The Delhi High Court has demanded a screening of the film 'Udaipur Files' for those advocating a ban, highlighting the intense debate surrounding its potential impact on communal harmony.

Following the film producers' assurances that offensive sections have been cut, the court aims to reassess concerns raised by petitioners, including prominent community leaders.

The case, rooted in the 2022 murder of Udaipur tailor Kanhaiya Lal, still sees tensions simmering as trial proceedings are underway in Jaipur.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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