Delhi HC Refuses Stay on Release of ‘Udaipur Files’ Despite Accused’s Plea

The Delhi High Court refused to stay the release of the film Udaipur Files, based on the 2022 murder of Kanhaiya Lal, rejecting a plea by one of the accused, Mohammed Javed, who claimed the film could prejudice his trial.

The Court held there was no prima facie case to justify halting the release and noted the filmmaker had invested significantly.

It emphasised that the in-house inquiry or prior certification by authorities, including CBFC, had been followed. The Court dismissed concerns that the film could prejudice ongoing trials.

The film is now set to release on August 8, 2025, as scheduled, despite earlier legal challenges and controversy.