'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 3:06 PM IST

      CJI DY Chandrachud: This is what we suggest- Challenge to the order of Madras HC - we will consider after the court reopens. Then we're left with ban imposed by WB.

    • 18 May 2023 3:04 PM IST

      Sibal: These are very serious things. This art form is also subject to 19(2).

    • 18 May 2023 3:03 PM IST

      Sibal: The best way to do it is to watch the movie. You'll know the intent of the makers.

    • 18 May 2023 3:03 PM IST

      Sibal: Then see the discussion of Maulvis. They show Muslim men talking about luring women and saying it necessary, impregnate them! This is what they're saying.

    • 18 May 2023 3:00 PM IST

      Sibal: They're saying unless you spit you won't go to Allah...

    • 18 May 2023 3:00 PM IST

      Sibal: This is the kind of stuff you're saying - until you spit on him, you cannot go to Allah. We are all for freedom of speech.

      Justice Pardiwala: Is this a part of the film?

      Sibal: Yes.

    • 18 May 2023 2:57 PM IST

      Salve: I will clarify in the disclaimer that there is no authentic data available.

    • 18 May 2023 2:57 PM IST

      Salve: There is no authentic figure available. Incidents have happened, that's not in dispute.

      CJI DY Chandrachud: But here the movie says that 32000 women are missing...there is a dialogue.

    • 18 May 2023 2:57 PM IST

      Salve: Let's see the figure in the movie attached. There is a clip in the movie WB has attached. It says 2800-3200 not 32000.

    • 18 May 2023 2:56 PM IST

      CJI DY Chandrachud: Mr Salve, this 32000 is a distortion of facts. Address this...

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