Madras High Court Reserves Verdict on CBFC Appeal Over Censor Clearance of Vijay’s Jana Nayagan

The Madras High Court has reserved its verdict in the appeal filed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) challenging a single-judge order directing censor clearance for Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan.

The film’s release was delayed after the CBFC referred it to a Revising Committee despite earlier recommending ‘UA 16+’ certification and confirming compliance with suggested cuts. 

The producers alleged arbitrary delay and improper referral based on an internal complaint citing religious sentiments and portrayal of defence forces.

The Division Bench noted earlier stays and Supreme Court refusal to intervene, and will now decide the legality of the CBFC’s actions.