BIG victory for Padmavat filmmakers, will be released in 4 states

New Delhi : This news comes a s a big relief for Padmavat filmmakers. Supreme Court stays ban and gag order on Padmavat. Apex Court puts freedom over fringe and this is seen as a big victory for democracy. CJI raps sates for muzzling freedom of expression. 

Not only this, it has also stopped other states from imposing ban. This is a big relief for Padmavat filmmakers who were facing one problem or the other ever since it had announced the release of the film.The Supreme Court heard on Thursday a plea by the producers of "Padmaavat" challenging the ban on the controversial movie in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Haryana.When the producers' counsel Mahesh Agrawal, mentioned the matter on Wednesday before a bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and sought an expeditious hearing, the Chief Justice nodded but did not say anything.

Mahesh Agrawal was flanked by senior counsel Harish Salve, who is likely to argue the petition when it is listed before the court."Padmaavat" has been caught in a row over alleged distortion of facts -- a contention over which some Rajput organisations including Karni Sena have demanded a nationwide ban on the film. The Central Board of Film Certification had approved the film with some modifications in December. Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Haryana had announced they will not let the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial hit the screens. It is slated to release on January 25.In November last year, the Supreme Court had dismissed a plea against release of the movie -- earlier titled "Padmavati" -- outside India.