The court has also granted a short-term interim order. The film, directed by Yama Thapa, was in preparation for release since 18 Baisakh.
We use Google Cloud Translation Services. Google requires we provide the following disclaimer relating to use of this service:
This service may contain translations powered by Google. Google disclaims all warranties related to the translations, expressed or implied, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and noninfringement.
The Patan High Court has sought the original file of the decision of the Film Censorship Committee under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to allow the screening of the film 'Lalibazar'. The court has also continued the short-term interim order.
Earlier, the Patan High Court had issued a short-term interim order on a writ petition filed seeking to stop the screening of the film 'Lalibazar'. A single bench of Justice Prakash Dhungana had issued a short-term interim order along with a show-cause order.
Roshni Nepali had filed a writ petition on behalf of the Badi community seeking to stop the screening of the film.
The film directed by Yama Thapa was in preparation for screening since 18 Baisakh. The film, produced by Shatkon Arts, is based on the story of the struggle of women from the Badi community. After the short-term interim order, the 'premiere show' of 'Lalibazar' was also stopped.
Other related news
High Court issues short-term interim order not to screen 'Laali Bazaar' movie
Debate on creative expression: Permission from the Censor Board, ban from the court!
