The Madras HC paved the way for screening of the movie in TN by quashing a govt order suspending its release.
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court on Friday paved the way for screening of the controversial film Da Vinci Code in Tamil Nadu by quashing a government order suspending its release. Allowing petitions filed by film distributors - Sony Pictures Releasing of India Ltd, Mumbai and Anuroshi Films, Chennai, Justice Prabha Sridevan directed the City Police Commissioner to pay Sony Pictures a sum of Rs 15,000.
The state government in its May 31 order had said, "the screening of the film may lead to demonstrations and disturb the peace and tranquility in the state," and suspended exhibition of the film, which was slated to be released in the state on June 2.