Bombay High Court: “CBFC not empowered by law to censor films”

The Bombay High Court has been delivering its verdict on the controversy surrounding the release of ‘Udta Punjab’.

However, it has come down heavy on the CBFC, saying that it has not got the power to censor films.

In its observation, the court said, ���Udta Punjab is a movie depicting the drug menace based in a place. There is no mention of the word ��censor�۪ in board. Board should use its powers as per Constitution and Supreme Court�۪s directions.”

‘Udta Punjab’ has been wrangled in a plethora of controversy after CBFC Chief ordered around 89 cuts including censoring ‘Punjab’ references.

The veridct will be announced later today.

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