Mahaprabhu Jagannath film release

Supreme Court allows release of animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath after Rath Yatra, says animation cannot erode devotion

The Bench took the middle path by allowing the movie to be released, but only after the completion of the ongoing Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra on July 27, 2026. The court directed that the film could be released on or after July 28.

SC agrees to hear plea challenging release of animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath'

Earlier, the top court permitted the all-India release of the animated film on or after July 28 post Lord Jagannath Yatra festivities

Odisha government objects in Supreme Court to depiction of Lord Jagannath in ‘cartoon form’ in animated film

The State has sought a modification of an earlier Supreme Court order permitting the film’s release after Jagannath Rath Yatra

SC to hear Jagannath temple plea against animated film after Rath Yatra ends

Justice Nagarathna observed that the court had consciously deferred the release until after the festival in view of public sensitivities.

Supreme Court To Hear Jagannath Temple's Plea Against Mahaprabhu Jagannath Release After Rath Yatra

SC refuses to stall Jagannath movie, says courts can’t sit in judgment over art

The Orissa high court stayed the film’s release, saying the impact of films needs to be assessed particularly where they concern matters of religious faith

Supreme Court dismisses Odisha Govt plea against release of ‘Mahaprabhu Jagannath’, says ‘cannot sit in judgment over art’

"There is creativity in the country. Animation is for the purpose of children. Nobody is now reading books. These things should not come in the way of art," the bench said.

'Religious Sensitivity Cannot Curb Artistic Freedom': Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Mahaprabhu Jagannath Release

Supreme Court Refuses To Halt Release Of Mahaprabhu Jagannath, Says Creativity Cannot Be Curtailed Over Religious Sensitivity

No ban on Jagannath movie, artists must enjoy creative liberty, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court rejected a plea to ban an animated film on Mahaprabhu Jagannath. Justices emphasized artists' creative expression and tolerance for depicting deities. They noted that preventing such depictions would halt many religious television programs. The court stated that the Censor Board's approval meant no judicial interference was needed. It refused to restrict artistic creativity based on the objections of a few.

SC rejects plea to halt 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' release, upholds artistic freedom

The Supreme Court refused to halt Mahaprabhu Jagannath, saying artistic creativity cannot be curbed because of objections to creative works.