On Wednesday, Zee Entertainment Enterprises, the co-producer of the film Emergency, approached the Bombay High Court with a petition to secure the movies release and obtain a censor certificate. The petition alleges that the censor board has “arbitrarily and illegally” withheld the films certification, despite having prepared the certificate for issuance.The plea was presented to a division bench comprising Justices B.P. Colabawalla and Firdosh Pooniwalla for an urgent hearing. The court is expected to address the petition later in the day.Controversy Surrounds Emergency Ahead of ReleaseThe biographical drama, starring Kangana Ranaut and scheduled for release on September 6, has been embroiled in controversy. Sikh organizations, including the Shiromani Akali Dal, have raised objections, accusing the film of misrepresenting the Sikh community and distorting historical facts.Directed and co-produced by Ranaut, who also stars as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the film has faced significant scrutiny from various groups.
