Jana Nayagan Film Certification Row: Live Updates From Madras High Court

Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi appears for KVN Productions

Rohatgi says the complaint was actually filed by a member of the committee

SG says that by moulding the relief, the provisions of the Act would be made redundant

SG Tushar Mehta: Moulding the relief would not include setting aside an order that's not challenged. Moulding would only be granting something in connection with what has been sought

ASG: After considering the issues, the movie was sent to RC. It was communicated to the producer before the writ petition was moved for admission

ASG: This is a case where they apply for certification only on 18/12. On 22/12 communication is sent to them

Court is now going through the order of the single judge

ASG says the court found the letter by Chairperson on 6th jan to be without jurisdiction. Argues that the letter was not challenged before the court.

ASG: No certiorari was sought

ASG says the Board should have been given an opportunity to defend the issue by filing counter

ASG: We produced the complaint from Bombay and produced it on 7th in an envelope. Matter was heard on 7th afternoon and orders passed today