U-Turn: Centre Withdraws Nod on 'Udaipur Files' Film Release

The Centre has withdrawn its approval for the release of the controversial film 'Udaipur Files - Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder', which underscores the fraught tension surrounding its pending August 8 release date. The decision comes after two pleas challenged the government's green light for the film's premiere.

On Friday, the Delhi High Court directed the involved parties to meet with the government on August 4 to discuss the withdrawal, emphasizing the urgency of the matter and ensuring a prompt resolution by August 6. The judiciary questioned the Centre's authority to demand cuts under the Cinematograph Act, leading to its decision to review the order.

This development follows concerns over the film's impact on ongoing judicial proceedings regarding Kanhaiya Lal's murder, which is currently under trial at a special NIA court. The controversy surrounding the film highlights its potential to influence public opinion and the course of justice.

(With inputs from agencies.)