SC agrees to hear plea challenging release of animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath'

A still from the animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Tuesday (July 28, 2026) a plea by the Odisha government challenging the release of animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' after it was granted screening clearance by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).The court noted the Odisha government's contention that the release would cause a law and order situation in the State.Earlier, a Bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and R. Mahadevan permitted the all-India release of the animated film on or after July 28 post Lord Jagannath Yatra festivities.The plea was mentioned on Monday (July 27, 2026) before the Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana, which agreed to her the matter on Tuesday. Published - July 27, 2026 11:59 am IST