Justice Datta says that the precedent cited by the... ... 'Jana Nayagan' Movie Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing

Justice Datta says that the precedent cited by the single bench was not applicable to the present case, as it related to a service matter.

Rohatgi claims that the entire exercise of the CBFC was "mala fide". "You go before the Division Bench," Justice Datta says. "Film is a perishable commodity. This is all done for a single reason," Rohatgi pleads.

"We are not inclined to interfere," Justice Datta affirms. Rohatgi then requests the Court to ask the High Court to decide on January 20th itself. "I have lost everything," he exclaims