Kerala HC allows Haal release, dismisses appeals against certification.

• Kerala High Court allowed the release of Malayalam film Haal, dismissing appeals against a single judge's order.
• The court quashed the A-certificate and six mandatory cuts previously imposed on the film by the CBFC.
• Catholic Congress had appealed, alleging the film depicted a Bishop negatively, was "propaganda" for "Love Jihad," and hurt religious sentiments.
• A single judge had ruled four of the six CBFC-mandated cuts were unjustified, including scenes of a Christian heroine dancing in a burqa and police interrogation.
• Filmmakers had agreed to remove two cuts, including a beef biriyani scene, but challenged the remaining contested cuts.

Why It Matters: This ruling protects artistic freedom against censorship and religious objections.