'Emergency Can Be Released Only After Cuts': Censor Board Tells Bombay High Court On Kangana Ranaut's Film

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) informed the Bombay High Court (HC) on Thursday (26 September) that its revising committee has recommended certain cuts in Kangana Ranaut's film Emergency.

The remarks come as the deadline given by the Bombay HC to CBFC to decide on the controversial film ended on 25 September. The film will only be cleared for release after these modifications.

Meanwhile, Zee Studios, the film's co-producer, requested the division bench of Justices Burgess Colabawalla and Firdosh Pooniwalla to postpone the hearing, stating they need time to consult on whether the suggested cuts will be implemented.

The hearing was then adjourned till Monday. On the 19 September hearing, the two-judge bench emphasised creative freedom and the freedom of speech and expression while hearing the plea filed by Zee Studios.

Earlier on 4 September, the court passed an order directing the CBFC to decide on whether to release the movie by 18 September but the decision was not taken because the matter was referred to the revising committee of the CBFC.