The Supreme Court in its 18 January order allowed controversial Bollywood movie ‘Padmaavat’ to be released in theatres across India on 25 January. Photo: MintNew Delhi: Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking recall of its 18 January order by which controversial Bollywood movie Padmaavat was allowed to be released in theatres across India on 25 January. Chandrachud agreed to hear on Tuesday the interim applications of both the states seeking modification of the apex court order allowing exhibition of the movie. The Supreme Court had paved the way for the nationwide release of Padmaavat on 25 January by staying the ban on its screening in Gujarat and Rajasthan. The apex court also restrained other states from issuing any such notification or order banning the screening of the movie.

Source: Mint January 22, 2018 06:11 UTC