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Kerala Court Partially Lifts Censor Board's Restrictions on 'Haal' Film
14 Nov
Summary
- Kerala High Court quashed 6 deletions ordered by Censor Board for 'Haal' film
- Film must undergo fresh review after 2 changes: delete biryani scene, remove derogatory texts
- Court found Censor Board's demand for 6 cuts to issue 'A' certificate untenable
On November 14, 2025, the Kerala High Court provided partial relief to the makers of the film 'Haal' in their long-running battle with the Censor Board. The court quashed the Central Board of Film Certification's (CBFC) order to delete six clips from the film.
At the same time, Justice VG Arun made it clear that the film would be considered for certification again only if two key changes were made - deleting a scene where the characters eat biryani and removing derogatory texts. The court found the CBFC's contention that six mandatory removals were required to issue an "A" certificate untenable.
The two changes ordered by the court touch upon the film's central debates. The court also directed the CBFC to take a fresh decision on the film's certification within two weeks, once the producers make the required amendments.
