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

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18 May 2023 7:29 AM GMT

  • 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 8:52 AM GMT

      Salve: We have this completely spurious exercise that people did not like the movie but when it was running, the theatres were full up to 95% or 100% capacity.

    • 18 May 2023 8:52 AM GMT

      Salve: The true purpose of art is to question and provoke. In fact, art has to be provocative.

    • 18 May 2023 8:49 AM GMT

      Salve: These people who went to Madras or Kerala have gone in appeal. "The state and central act provide conditions where they may suspend screening of film..."

    • 18 May 2023 8:48 AM GMT

      Salve cites more cases such as FA Picture International v CBFC and judgements pertaining to the film 'Aarakshan' etc.

    • 18 May 2023 8:48 AM GMT

      Salve: I dare say that exaggeration, whether in written work, painting or anything, is entirely a part of creativity.

    • 18 May 2023 8:48 AM GMT

      Salve: You can't just say that this is hurting the sentiments of the community.

    • 18 May 2023 8:47 AM GMT

      Salve cites SC judgement against unofficial ban imposed by West Bengal government on 'Bhobhishyoter Bhoot'.

    • 18 May 2023 8:41 AM GMT

      Salve: I just wanted to show one thing. One judgement- it shows everything.

    • 18 May 2023 7:34 AM GMT

      Bench rises for lunch break. Hearing to resume at 2 PM.

    • 18 May 2023 7:33 AM GMT

      Salve: Nobody has gone into an appeal against the certification. So I'm saying that ban is in the teeth of the valid certification.

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