Court Gives Shock to Jana Nayagan: Morning Order Stayed by Afternoon

The legal troubles surrounding Jana Nayagan, starring actor Vijay, continue. On January 9, the Madras High Court initially ordered the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to issue a ‘UA’ certificate to the film. However, within a few hours, the same court stayed its own order, temporarily stopping the certification process.

What Happened on January 9

Jana Nayagan was originally scheduled for release on January 9. However, the CBFC refused to issue a censor certificate and instead referred the film to a review committee.

Objecting to this decision, the film’s producers approached the Madras High Court. After hearing the case, a single-judge bench of the court, in the morning hours, directed the CBFC to grant a ‘UA’ certificate to the film.

Court Stays Its Own Order

Later the same day, during the afternoon session, the Madras High Court stayed the morning order. The court stated that:

• The producers had pressed for urgent relief citing the release date
• Due to this urgency, the matter may not have received proper and detailed consideration

As a result, the court ordered that the certification process be temporarily halted.

Next Hearing Date

The court has now scheduled the next hearing for January 21. Until that date:

• The CBFC will not issue the certificate
• The film cannot be released

This has once again pushed the release of Jana Nayagan into uncertainty.

Political Angle Mentioned

Actor Vijay is also the founder of the political party Tamilaga Makkal Katchi. The film reportedly contains strong political elements.

According to the article:

• The CBFC’s hesitation to certify the film is being viewed as politically motivated
• The court had initially intervened to allow certification
• The later stay order has revived the controversy

Reactions and Political Response

These developments have led to strong reactions from Vijay’s fans, who have expressed anger over the repeated delays. Fans have alleged that the film is being targeted as part of a political conspiracy against Vijay.

The issue has also taken a political turn:

• The Congress party has expressed support for Vijay
• The party stated that stopping a film in this manner amounts to suppression of freedom of expression

Impact on Film Release

With the next hearing fixed for January 21:

• Release before that date is not possible
• If the court reserves its order again after the hearing, the release could be delayed further

As of now, the future release date of Jana Nayagan remains uncertain.

Current Status Summary

• Jana Nayagan was set for release on January 9
• CBFC denied certification and sent the film to a review committee
• Madras High Court ordered a ‘UA’ certificate in the morning
• The same order was stayed by the court in the afternoon
• Next hearing scheduled for January 21
• Film release remains uncertain