The poll body opined that there is a high probability that a particular political party will gain electoral mileage if the film is permitted to be released during the ongoing polls.
Poll officials who watched the film opined that there is a high probability that a particular political party will gain electoral mileage if the film is permitted to be released during the ongoing polls.
The SC bench has also directed the EC counsel to share the report with the film's producer, who had moved the apex court challenging the commission's decision to ban its release.
"I am no one to decide whether the Supreme Court has given a fair chance or not. I am just a small producer who is begging in every court and to the Election Commission for justice for our film so that we can release it and everyone can watch it."
Makers of the movie had on Friday moved the Supreme Court against the stay on its release by the EC.
After the EC decision, the film can now be released only after May 19, the last phase of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
EC says such film that "subserves purpose of any political entity or individual" should not be displayed in the electronic media
The Omung Kumar directorial starring Vivek Oberoi in the titular role will be released with some "minor" modifications
The court further said it is to be decided by the Election Commission whether the movie violates the Model Code of Conduct.
The Election Commission had earlier cleared the release of the biopic stating that the film has not violated the model code of conduct.
