New DelhiThe court has denied the producers of Vijay's Tamil film Jana Nayagan any relief, which is a setback. The Supreme Court of India ordered that an order be issued on January 20, noting that the matter is scheduled for hearing before the High Court on that day.
The decision to award the movie a "A" certificate was contested in the plea. A bench made up of Justices Dipankar Datta and A G Masih issued the order.
Update on the Jana Nayagan case: The Supreme Court returns the case to the High Court
On January 20, the Madras High Court was instructed by the Supreme Court to issue an order regarding the Jana Nayagan certification case.
On January 13, KVN Productions LLP, the producers of Jana Nayagan, petitioned the Supreme Court of India for an ex parte interim stay on the Madras High Court ruling that halted the movie's certification procedure. The Central Board of Film Certification's (CBFC) certification process was halted by the division bench of the High Court.
The division bench's January 9, 2026, order, which reversed a previous decision made by a single High Court judge, was contested by the producers. The CBFC was instructed by that earlier order to give the movie a U/A 16+ certificate so that it could proceed with its release.
Jana Nayagan certification dispute: Everything regarding the Supreme Court appeal
The makers requested in their petition that the Supreme Court issue an ex parte or ad interim stay of the Madras High Court's January 9 ruling. Additionally, they had requested any additional relief that the Supreme Court might deem suitable in this case.
The plea stated, "It is, therefore, most respectfully prayed that Your Lordships may graciously be pleased to: - a) Ex parte, through an interim or ad-interim order, stay the operation of the contested interim Order dated 09.01.2026 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Madras in C.M.P. No. 821 of 2026 in W.A. No. 94 of 2026; and/or pass any additional or other orders that this Honorable Court deems appropriate."
In the plea, the producers asked for a stay of the contested interim order issued in relation to the writ appeal, as well as any additional instructions the Supreme Court might find appropriate. In addition, the CBFC had petitioned the Supreme Court, requesting that no ruling be made in the matter without first consulting the film certification authority.
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