“‘Padmavati’ has not yet received certification from CBFC. In view of this, our interference will tantamount to pre-judging the matter. We don’t intend to do so,” the court said in its order, rejecting the plea to block the release of the movie.

The court order came on a plea by advocate M.L. Sharma, seeking to block the release of the film, till objectionable scenes were deleted. He also sought institution of criminal case against Bhansali.

“Padmavati” is mired in controversy over conjectures that it “distorts facts” about Rajput queen Padmavati.

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