Supreme Court Permits Release of 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' Film Amid Religious Concerns
The Supreme Court allowed the release of the animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' (also called 'Jay Jagannath'), emphasizing the protection of artistic freedom despite objections from the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration. The court dismissed a plea to modify its earlier release order. Following the decision, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Nischalananda Saraswati questioned the judiciary's role in religious matters, sparking debate over religious sentiments and artistic expression in portraying Lord Jagannath.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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timesnow broke this story on 30 Jul, 10:28 am. Other outlets followed.