Supreme Court to Hear Appeal Against Ban on Animated Film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath'
The Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal by Ele Animations challenging the Orissa High Court's interim order banning the nationwide release of the animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' scheduled for July 17, 2026. The High Court cited deviations from the Skanda Purana and concerns over religious sentiments and public order during Rath Yatra. The film, certified by the Central Board of Film Certification, is described by its makers as a children's devotional feature. The producers argue the ban causes significant financial loss and urge the Supreme Court for urgent relief.
First-hand measurement across 7 sources
We measured how 7 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 7%, Centre 89%, Right 4%). Overall sentiment is neutral (47/100). Lens Score 36/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- httpswwwoutlookindiacom— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- english— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- indiatoday— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- timesnow— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- thehindu— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- economictimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The article group presents perspectives from the film's producers emphasizing creative intent, certification, and financial impact, alongside the Orissa High Court's focus on religious adherence and public order. Coverage includes legal arguments and public interest concerns without favoring either side, reflecting a balanced representation of judicial and cultural viewpoints.
The overall tone across the articles is neutral to mixed, combining the producers' concern over financial and creative setbacks with the High Court's caution regarding religious sentiments. The Supreme Court's involvement is portrayed as procedural, with no emotive language, maintaining an objective and measured sentiment throughout.
How 7 sources covered this story
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