The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the release of animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath only after the completion of the Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra on July 27. The court refused immediate release, upheld the Odisha High Court’s interim ban and permitted screening from July 28. The makers had challenged the ban, citing CBFC clearance and heavy investments.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday refused the immediate release of animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' during the Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra and permitted the makers of the film to release it on or after July 28, when the Yatra concludes.
A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and R Mahadevan refused the release of the film, noting that the Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra commenced on July 16 and will continue till July 27.
"After the Rath Yatra, you can release it," said Justice Nagarathna, as the bench refused to stay the Odisha High Court's interim order banning the film's release.
"We permit the film to be exhibited on or after July 28, 2026. Appeal Disposed of," the bench ordered.
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