KATHMANDU: The Patan High Court has cleared the way for the screening of Lalibazar, refusing to extend its earlier interim order that had halted the film’s release.

A joint bench of judges Khadananda Tiwari and Netra Prasad Acharya on Wednesday decided not to continue the short-term stay, effectively allowing the film to be exhibited in theaters.

The case was filed by Roshani Nepali, who objected to certain scenes and dialogues, arguing that the use of the term ‘Badi’ portrayed the community negatively and could hurt sentiments. The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology was named as a respondent.

Directed by Yam Thapa, the film had been scheduled for release from May 1 but was halted following the court’s earlier interim order.