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

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18 May 2023 12:59 PM IST

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

    The Supreme Court is hearing petitions related to the controversial movie "The Kerala Story".The producer of the film, Sunshine Productions, has approached the Court challenging the ban imposed by the State of West Bengal against the movie and the alleged shadow ban in Tamil Nadu.The Court is also considering petitions filed by individuals challenging the refusal of the Kerala High Court to...

    The Supreme Court is hearing petitions related to the controversial movie "The Kerala Story".

    The producer of the film, Sunshine Productions, has approached the Court challenging the ban imposed by the State of West Bengal against the movie and the alleged shadow ban in Tamil Nadu.

    The Court is also considering petitions filed by individuals challenging the refusal of the Kerala High Court to stay the exhibition of the film.

    The hearing is going on before a bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice PS Narasimha and Justice JB Pardiwala.

    Senior Advocate Harish Salve is appearing for the producer. Senior Advocate AM Singhvi appearing for the State of West Bengal. Senior Advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan appearing for West Bengal Police.

    Live updates from the hearing can be followed herer.


    Live Updates

    • 18 May 2023 3:16 PM IST

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

    • 18 May 2023 3:14 PM IST

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

    • 18 May 2023 3:13 PM IST

      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.

    • 18 May 2023 3:13 PM IST

      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.

    • 18 May 2023 3:13 PM IST

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

    • 18 May 2023 3:10 PM IST

      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.

    • 18 May 2023 3:10 PM IST

      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. 

    • 18 May 2023 3:10 PM IST

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

    • 18 May 2023 3:10 PM IST

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

    • 18 May 2023 3:07 PM IST

      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.

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