IndiaThe Supreme Court of India upheld a temporary stay on the release of the animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' during the Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra festival, which runs from July 16 to July 27. The court directed that the film be released only after the festival concludes on July 27, allowing it to be exhibited starting July 28. This decision came after the Odisha High Court had initially restricted the film's release due to concerns about its adherence to temple traditions and the Skanda Purana. The film's producer, Ele Animations Pvt Ltd, challenged this order, arguing that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) had already approved the film and that further restrictions would cause significant financial harm. During the hearing, the Solicitor General noted that a special screening had been conducted before religious authorities, who had suggested changes that were reportedly not implemented. The court emphasized that the restriction was temporary and would be lifted once the festival ended.
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