Published on : 14 Nov 2025, 9:40 am 3 min read

The makers of the Malayalam film Haal on Friday got partial relief from the Kerala High Court in connection with the controversy over whether the film can be released for unrestricted public exhibition (or only for viewing by adults) and whether six cuts suggested by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) need to be carried out [ Juby Thomas & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors. ].

Justice VG Arun today quashed a CBFC order which said that the film would only be given an A (Adults only) certificate if six modifications are carried out.

However, the Court has ordered the filmmakers to carry out two CBFC-suggested cuts/ modifications:

1) deletion of scene where beef biriyani is eaten, deletion of dialogues that demean certa

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