'The Kerala Story' Movie Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing

CJI DY Chandrachud: Mr Salve there has to be a proper disclaimer in the film.

CJI DY Chandrachud: The batch can be posted on 18 July 2023.

CJI DY Chandrachud: In TN, Additional security can be provided for every cinema hall and requisite arrangements can be made for movie goers who want to see the film. No steps shall be taken by TN or its officers or instrumentalities including police to prevent screening of film.

CJI DY Chandrachud: In the counter filed by the State of TN, it has been stated that the screening of the film has not been directly or indirectly prohibited within the state.

CJI : Prohibition by West Bengal is not tenable. The order of the additional secretary of WB shall remain stayed.

CJI: The state of WB has issued under Section 6(1) r/w proviso West Bengal Cinema Regulation Act 1954 prohibited the exhibition of the film in the state of WB.

CJI DY Chandrachud: The hearing of petitions arising from judgments of Madras and Kerala HC shall stand deferred second week of July post summer vacations. 

CJI DY Chandrachud: We'll record your statement saying that.

Adv Amit Anand Tiwari: There is no question of direct and indirect ban in Tamil Nadu. On what basis is he saying that?

CJI DY Chandrachud: We intend to stay the order of the state of WB. With respect to TN, we will direct them to not directly or indirectly ban it.