Why the film reached the High Court

The Madras High Court cleared the release of actor-politician Vijay’s film Jana Nayagan on Friday morning, holding that the CBFC acted without jurisdiction in ordering a fresh review after granting approval. However, within hours, a division bench stayed that order on the Centre’s appeal. Here's a breakdown of what happened in court, the legal dispute over CBFC’s powers, and why the film’s release remains uncertain.

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