Bengaluru, Jan. 21 -- The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) told the Madras high court on Tuesday that a single judge had erred in directing it to grant a UA16+ certificate to actor-turned-politician Vijay's multi-crore film Jana Nayagan, arguing that the order was passed without giving the Board an adequate opportunity to be heard.

The CBFC made the arguments before a bench of Chief Justice MM Shrivastava and Justice Arul Murugan that was hearing its appeal challenging a single bench's January 6 order directing the board to grant certification to the film.

The bench led by the Chief Justice reserved orders after hearing both sides.

Appearing for the CBFC, Additional Solicitor General ARL Sundaresan said that Justice PT Asha, ...