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Bombay HC Issues Notice to CBFC Over Alleged Delay in Certifying Film Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi

By Aditya Sharma      15 July, 2025 05:00 PM      0 Comments
Bombay HC Issues Notice to CBFC Over Alleged Delay in Certifying Film Ajey The Untold Story of a Yogi

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court    today (July 15, 2025) issued a notice to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in response to a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, challenging the arbitrary, unreasonable, and unexplained delay in certifying the film Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi. The film is inspired by the book The Monk Who Became Chief Minister, which was published and released in 2017.

The necessary documents were submitted in due time to the CBFC, claims the petitioner.

The petitioner, who has filed multiple certification applications for the film, its trailer, teaser, and promotional song since early June 2025, has accused the CBFC of inaction and procedural non-compliance. Despite the film being scheduled for a nationwide theatrical release on August 1, 2025, the CBFC has allegedly neither processed nor responded appropriately to the applications, thereby putting the release at serious risk.

The petition highlights that under the Cinematograph Act, 1952, and the newly notified Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024, the CBFC is mandated to process certification applications within a defined statutory timeline. However, the Board has failed to act on the petitioner’s applications despite full procedural and legal compliance, thereby breaching its statutory obligations.

Legal experts say that if the Court finds merit in the allegations, it could reaffirm judicial boundaries around the CBFC’s discretion and strengthen constitutional safeguards against indirect censorship.

Bombay High Court’s Direction To CBFC

Taking serious note of the inaction, the Bombay High Court has issued notice to the CBFC to appear through its Advocate within two days and respond regarding the delay in screening and certifying the film.

The next hearing is likely to see detailed arguments on the scope of the CBFC’s powers.
 



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