SC agrees to hear plea challenging release of animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath'
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea by the Odisha government challenging the release of the animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath'. The Odisha government contends that the film's release could cause a law and order situation in the state. The film, which is the first animated feature from Odisha, was previously granted screening clearance by the Central Board of Film Certification.
- ▪The Supreme Court agreed to hear the plea on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
- ▪The Odisha government claims the film's release could cause a law and order situation in the state.
- ▪The film was granted screening clearance by the Central Board of Film Certification.
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The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Tuesday (July 28, 2026) a plea by the Odisha government challenging the release of animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' after it was granted screening clearance by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).The court noted the Odisha government's contention that the release would cause a law and order situation in the State. ‘Mahaprabhu Jagannath’, the first animated feature film from Odisha, is ready for releaseEarlier, a Bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and R. Mahadevan permitted the all-India release of the animated film on or after July 28 post Lord Jagannath Yatra festivities.The plea was mentioned on Monday (July 27, 2026) before the Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V.
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