HC asks if Centre can order cuts in Udaipur Files
The court raised the issue after being informed that the Centre, using its revisional powers under the Cinematograph Act, recommended six cuts and a disclaimer for the film. Although the movie has been recertified, the certificate hasn't been issued to the producers, as the matter is still pending in the high court.
The HC was hearing a plea by Mohammed Javed, one of the accused in the murder case, objecting to the release of the film.
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