Kochi, Nov 14 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Friday granted partial relief to the makers of the Malayalam film ‘Haal’, setting aside a Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) directive that mandated six cuts and restricted the film to an Adults-only (A) certificate.

The Court, however, directed the filmmakers to carry out two modifications before the film could be reconsidered for certification.

Justice VG Arun, who viewed the film before issuing the order, held that the CBFC’s insistence on six cuts for granting even an A certificate could not stand.

The film, which revolves around an interfaith love story between a Muslim boy and a Christian girl, had been flagged by the CBFC for allegedly sensitive portrayals.

The Court ordered the makers to implement two specific modifications:

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