In a significant legal development, the makers of Kangana Ranauts upcoming film Emergency approached the Bombay High Court on Tuesday, seeking an order to expedite the certification process by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). However, on Wednesday, the Bombay High Court refrained from intervening in the matter, citing an existing order from the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which precludes any directives to the CBFC regarding the film.As a result, the much-anticipated release of Emergency remains in limbo, awaiting clearance from the Censor Board. The Bombay High Court has now instructed the CBFC to make a decision on the films certification by September 18.The controversy stems from a previous ruling by the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Tuesday, September 3, where the court directed the CBFC to consider objections raised by two Sikh organizations regarding the film. These groups, Jabalpur Sikh Sangat and Guru Singh Sabha, Indore, argue that Emergency is intended to malign the Sikh community. Specifically, they take issue with the films trailer, which they believe misuses the term Khalistan and could endanger young Sikh children wearing turbans by associating them with the Khalistani movement. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kangana Ranaut (@kanganaranaut)The Madhya Pradesh High Court had earlier issued a notice to the CBFC in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) filed against the films release. The CBFC subsequently informed the court that Emergency had not yet been approved for theatrical release.The petitioners are not only challenging the films portrayal of the Sikh community but are also demanding an unconditional apology from Kangana Ranaut.
