Madras HC Stays Order for 'Jana Nayagan' Censor Certificate Amidst Political Film Row

• Madras High Court initially directed CBFC to grant a censor certificate to Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan', setting aside a review committee referral.
• The CBFC appealed this decision, arguing the Chairperson has the power to review and refer matters to a review panel, especially concerning references to the Army and religious sentiments.
• A Division Bench led by Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava allowed the CBFC's appeal, staying the single judge's order.
• KVN Productions, the film's producer, had approached the HC after the censor board referred the film for review despite an initial recommendation for U/A certification.
• The film, starring Vijay, Prakash Raj, Pooja Hegde, and Mamitha Baiju, faces uncertainty regarding its release ahead of Pongal.

Why It Matters: Madras HC stays order for 'Jana Nayagan' censor certificate, highlighting ongoing legal battle over film's release.