KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Friday decided to watch the much-anticipated film ‘Haal’, starring Shane Nigam, which has run into a censorship crisis.
The film’s troubles began after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) instructed the makers to remove a scene featuring beef biryani and dialogues related to a ceremonial salute.
During the hearing, counsel for the film stressed that there was nothing objectionable in the content and requested that either the court or a nominee appointed by it watch the film.
Justice V.G. Arun then announced that he himself would view the film and would inform the date on Tuesday.
He also directed that a member of the Censor Board and the standing counsel be present during the screening.
The filmmakers expressed their wish for more people to