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Kala Hiran producers petition Supreme Court after Delhi HC bans film teaser
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🗓 20 Aug 2026, 07:37 AM
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The makers of the upcoming movie 'Kala Hiran' have approached the Supreme Court to contest the Delhi High Court's order to remove the film's teaser.
The production team behind the pending feature film "Kala Hiran" filed a petition in the Supreme Court on Monday, seeking relief from a Delhi High Court directive that ordered the removal of the movie's promotional teaser. The high court had ruled that the teaser violated certain legal provisions, prompting the court to instruct the filmmakers to take it down from all platforms.
In its petition, the producers argue that the teaser complies with existing censorship guidelines and that the high court's order infringes on their freedom of expression. They request that the Supreme Court stay the removal order and allow the teaser to be reinstated while the matter is being examined.
Legal experts note that such interventions are rare in the entertainment sector, and the outcome could set a precedent for how promotional content is regulated in India. The Supreme Court is expected to hear the case in the coming weeks.
The controversy has drawn attention from the film fraternity and the public, with many awaiting a definitive ruling that could impact future marketing strategies for Indian cinema.
In its petition, the producers argue that the teaser complies with existing censorship guidelines and that the high court's order infringes on their freedom of expression. They request that the Supreme Court stay the removal order and allow the teaser to be reinstated while the matter is being examined.
Legal experts note that such interventions are rare in the entertainment sector, and the outcome could set a precedent for how promotional content is regulated in India. The Supreme Court is expected to hear the case in the coming weeks.
The controversy has drawn attention from the film fraternity and the public, with many awaiting a definitive ruling that could impact future marketing strategies for Indian cinema.