Lord Jagannath's depiction in animated film sparks Odisha government's SC intervention

The State has sought a modification of an earlier Supreme Court order permitting the film’s release after Jagannath Rath Yatra

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The Hindu — National →

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Prelims-testable facts

01The Odisha government objected to the depiction of Lord Jagannath in 'cartoon form' in an animated film.
02The Supreme Court allowed the release of the animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' after the Jagannath Rath Yatra ended.
03A bench of Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice R. Mahadevan modified the Orissa High Court's interim order permitting the film's release.
04The Odisha government sought a modification of the Supreme Court order to permit the film's release after the Rath Yatra.
05The Supreme Court observed that it would make no difference if Lord Jagannath was depicted in cartoon form or otherwise, as long as it does not offend any community.
06The animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' had received clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) before its release.

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Most people think that depicting Lord Jagannath in cartoon form is a clear offense to Hindu sentiments, but actually, the Supreme Court observed that it would make no difference as long as it does not offend any community.
Most people think that the Odisha government's objection was based on the film's content being against Hinduism, but actually, the objection was specifically about the depiction of Lord Jagannath in cartoon form.

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Prelims Practice MCQs

Single factmedium

Prior to its release, the Supreme Court had permitted the animated film after which event?

A.Jagannath Rath Yatra
B.Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations
C.Diwali festival
D.Holi festivities

The Supreme Court had earlier permitted the release of the film after Jagannath Rath Yatra, a significant cultural event in Odisha.

Single facthard

The animated film is set to be released in which country?

A.India
B.China
C.United States
D.Japan

The animated film is set to be released in India, as per the information provided.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding Odisha Government's Objection to Animated Film: 1. The Odisha government has objected to the depiction of Lord Jagannath in 'cartoon form' in an animated film. 2. The Supreme Court had earlier permitted the release of the film after Jagannath Rath Yatra. 3. The animated film is set to be released only in Puri, Odisha. How many of the above statements are correct?

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