Kangana Ranaut's film "Emergency" is set to receive a certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), but only after certain cuts recommended by its revising committee are made. This update was shared during a hearing at the Bombay High Court on Thursday.

Originally scheduled for release on September 6, the film has faced delays due to ongoing disputes with the CBFC. Ranaut, who both directed and stars as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, has accused the board of intentionally stalling the certification process to delay the film’s release. The film has also faced backlash from Sikh organizations, including the Shiromani Akali Dal, which claim it misrepresents historical events and negatively portrays the Sikh community.

During the court proceedings, the bench inquired whether the CBFC had any "good news" regarding the film. Counsel for the CBFC, Abhinav Chandrachud, responded that the revising committee had reached a decision. He stated, “The committee has suggested some cuts before a certificate can be issued and the movie can be released.”

Zee Entertainment's senior counsel, Sharan Jagtiani, requested additional time to consider the proposed cuts for "Emergency." The bench subsequently scheduled the next hearing for September 30.

Zee Entertainment has claimed that the CBFC had already approved the film's certificate but had yet to issue it. The company also suggested that the delay might be politically motivated, particularly with upcoming elections in Haryana. The bench questioned why the ruling party would take action against Ranaut, who is a Member of Parliament from the BJP.

The biographical drama has generated significant controversy, particularly from Sikh organizations that object to its depiction of their community and the alleged inaccuracies in the historical narrative. Last week, Justices B P Colabawalla and Firdosh Pooniwalla criticized the CBFC for its lack of action regarding the film’s certification. The High Court highlighted that the censor board cannot remain indecisive, as it would violate freedom of speech and expression. The court directed the CBFC to reach a decision by September 25.

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