Published on : 14 Nov 2025, 9:40 am 4 min read

The makers of the Malayalam film Haal on Friday got 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.

While setting aside the CBFC order, the Court clarified that it was not going to examine the validity of two deletions since the petitioners had agreed to remove the same on their own.

The two cuts

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