The Bombay High Court has directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to make a decision by September 25 on certifying Kangana Ranaut's film 'Emergency,' criticizing the board for delaying due to apprehensions of public disorder. The film, initially scheduled for release on September 6, has faced objections from Sikh organizations for allegedly misrepresenting the community and historical facts. Zee Entertainment, the film’s producer, accused CBFC of stalling to defer the release until after the Haryana elections in October. Concurrently, a Chandigarh court has issued a notice to Ranaut and others based on a petition claiming the film maligns the Sikh community, demanding an FIR be registered against them. The controversy surrounding the film has led to multiple legal proceedings and intensified public debate on creative freedom and historical portrayal in cinema.