Court declines to expedite CBFC certification for Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency'

• Bombay High Court refuses to expedite CBFC certification for Emergency
• The film's release was postponed due to objections from Sikh organizations
• The court stated it could not intervene as Madhya Pradesh HC already instructed the censor board to resolve objections

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday declined to direct the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to immediately issue a certificate for Kangana Ranaut's film Emergency. The court has asked the CBFC to address any objections or representations by September 18.

The decision came in response to a plea filed by Zee Studios, the co-producer of Emergency, a film based on the life of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Initially scheduled for release on September 6, the film's launch was postponed after Sikh organizations raised concerns about the portrayal of Sikhs and the historical accuracy of the film.

The court stated that it could not intervene with the CBFC process as the Madhya Pradesh High Court had already instructed the censor board to resolve the objections raised by the Jabalpur Sikh Sangat regarding the film's content and trailer.

The court also reprimanded the CBFC for seeking additional time due to the upcoming Ganpati festival, stating that it could not be a valid reason for delaying the certification process.

Reacting to the court's decision, Kangana Ranaut's team tweeted, "The High Court has blasted the censor for illegally withholding the certificate of Emergency."