SC refuses to stay ‘Aiyaary’ release; Pakistan bans it

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay the release of Hindi film "Aiyaary". A bench, headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, dismissed the plea of Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society which sought a stay on its release.

"Movies don't influence the court's judgement," it said after the society mentioned the film was likely to defame its members and can adversely affect the trial of the case related to the Adarsh scam.

The petitioner also said the movie has shown the members of the society in a bad light. Written and directed by Neeraj Pandey, "Aiyaary" released on Friday

Neeraj Pandey's "Aiyaary", a film with a patriotic undertone, has been barred from release in Pakistan.

This is not the first time Pandey's movie is not releasing in Pakistan. His movies "Baby" and "Naam Shabana"—both of which dealt with intelligence agencies on a chase for terrorists—too did not make it to the screens in Pakistan.

"Aiyaary" is set against an army backdrop. It features Sidharth Malhotra and Manoj Bajpayee playing the roles of army officers in a story line that brings to the forefront corruption within the system.

In India, the movie got a green signal for release after the Central Board of Film Certification reviewed the film, followed by a screening for the Ministry of Defence, which prescribed certain modifications.

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