1 year, 10 months ago

'The Kerala Story' Movie Based On Manipulated Facts, Contains Hate Speech : West Bengal Govt Tells Supreme Court

Live Law

Defending the ban imposed on the controversial movie "The Kerala Story", the State of West Bengal told the Supreme Court in its affidavit that the film is based on “manipulated facts and contains hate speech in multiple scenes that may hurt communal sentiments and cause disharmony between the communities”.The State Government said that it took the decision to ban the public exhibition of. Defending the ban imposed on the controversial movie "The Kerala Story", the State of West Bengal told the Supreme Court in its affidavit that the film is based on “manipulated facts and contains hate speech in multiple scenes that may hurt communal sentiments and cause disharmony between the communities”. The State Government said that it took the decision to ban the public exhibition of the film invoking its statutory power under Section 6 of the West Bengal Cinema Regulation Act 1954 based on intelligence reports that the hate speech in the multiple scenes in the film "may hurt communal sentiments and cause disharmony between the communities which will eventually lead to a law and order situation". On May 8, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee had announced the decision to ban the screening of the movie "to avoid any incident of hatred and violence, and to maintain peace in the state".

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1 year, 9 months ago

Vipul Shah on lack of screens for The Kerala Story: 'Won't be able to fight with goons'

Hindustan Times

Producer Vipul Shah has said that the film's makers have taken all legal recourse they could to ensure the screening of The Kerala Story. The Kerala Story released earlier this month, but the film's screening was banned in West Bengal. The bench said it is the duty of the state government to maintain law and order as the film has …

1 year, 10 months ago

Kangana Ranaut SLAMS Adah Sharma's 'The Kerala Story' ban: 'Amounts to insulting the constitution'

India TV News

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut said the ban imposed on The Kerala Story by some states was ‘unconstitutional’ after it was cleared by the CBFC. "When a film like 'The Kerala Story' is made, people's complaint is redressed. 'The Kerala Story' stars Adah Sharma in the lead, along with actors Yogita Bihani, Sonia Balani and Siddhi Idnani. About 'The Kerala Story' …

1 year, 10 months ago

The Kerala Story finally releases in West Bengal in single-screen theatres amid controversies

India TV News

Despite Supreme Court lifting the ban on the much controversial movie, 'The Kerala Story' in West Bengal, the film was not getting released owing to theatre owners receiving threat calls. The film’s music director Bishakh Jyoti told ETimes that The Kerala Story was being screened in a single-screen theatre in North 24 Parganas’ Bongaon. “I am so happy that a …

1 year, 10 months ago

The Kerala Story: Supreme Court Upholds Freedom of Speech, But What of the Hate?

The Quint

Although the Supreme Court issued a stay order on the ban imposed by the West Bengal government, does this mean The Kerala Story gets a green signal from the apex court? While this is a welcome development, which upholds the right to freedom of expression, this shouldn’t be interpreted to exculpate the allegations of manipulation and misrepresentation levelled against The …

1 year, 10 months ago

‘Bengal distributors being asked not to show The Kerala Story', claims film's director

Hindustan Times

‘The Kerala Story’ director Sudipto Sen has alleged that the film's distributors are receiving calls and being asked not to screen the film. Sen's remark comes a day after the Supreme Court stayed the ban imposed by the West Bengal government in the state, paving way for the controversial film to be screened in the theatres there. "Mr Salve, on …

1 year, 10 months ago

The Kerala Story director alleges theatre owners receiving calls not to show film after SC stays ban in WB

India Today

On May 18, the Supreme Court stayed West Bengal government's order banning The Kerala Story in West Bengal and Telangana. THE KERALA STORY PRESS EVENT IN KOLKATA Along with Sudipto Sen and Adah Sharma, The Kerala Story producer Vipul Shah answered media queries. READ | SC stays West Bengal's ban on 'The Kerala Story' Sudipto Sen also alleged that the …

1 year, 10 months ago

The Kerala Story producer urges Mamata Banerjee to watch the film after SC lifts ban in WB: ‘Would listen to criticisms’

Hindustan Times

Hours after the Supreme Court stayed the West Bengal Government's ban on The Kerala Story, the director and film producer reacted to the developments. Vipul Amrutlal Shah, who backed the film and was also its creative director, urged Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to watch the film with the team. Talking to the news agency ANI, Vipul said, “With folded hands, …

1 year, 10 months ago

'You Can't Vilify A Community' : Supreme Court Judges Agree To Watch 'The Kerala Story' Movie After Objections Raised To Portrayal Of Muslims

Live Law

While hearing the batch of petitions concerning the screening of the controversial film 'The Kerala Story', the Supreme Court orally remarked today that as much as the Apex Court was there to protect free speech, vilifying a community could not be permitted. He said– "The movie starts with "fight the non believers" said by a Muslim man.Another scene shows Muslim …

1 year, 10 months ago

SC stays West Bengal govt order banning 'The Kerala Story'

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the West Bengal government's order banning the screening of the film "The Kerala Story" and asked Tamil Nadu to ensure the safety of moviegoers after theatre owners decided to stop screening the film due to security concerns. The bench, also comprising Justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala, said it would …

1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Stays Bengal Govt's Order Banning 'The Kerala Story', Asks Makers For Disclaimer

News 18

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the West Bengal government’s May 8 order banning screening of film ‘The Kerala Story’. The apex court also asked the Tamil Nadu government to ensure the safety of moviegoers after theatre owners decided to stop screening the film due to security concerns. On May 8, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ordered an immediate …

1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Stays West Bengal's Ban On 'The Kerala Story' Movie; Producer Says No Authentic Data For Claims Of 32,000 Conversions

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the ban imposed by the State of West Bengal on the screening of the controversial film 'The Kerala Story'. Our objection is to public exhibition of the movie", he added while highlighting that the statutory power was validly exercised with application of mind on the basis of intelligence reports on the basis of three …

1 year, 10 months ago

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

Live Law

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 …

1 year, 10 months ago

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

Live Law

1 year, 10 months ago

The Kerala Story: To Ban or Not to Ban – That is For The People to Decide - News18

News 18

I am against the culture of banning, be it films, books, exhibitions or anything else, unless the reasons are absolutely and verifiably compelling. The above comments are, as you must have guessed, in the context of the controversy surrounding Sudipto Sen’s film The Kerala Story. We now have a situation where some parts of India don’t want people to see …

1 year, 10 months ago

Abir to Saswata Chatterjee, Bengali actors react to The Kerala Story ban in West Bengal

India Today

Sudipto Sen's The Kerala Story released on May 5. On the fourth day of its release, Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government put a ban on the film. The West Bengal government has told the Supreme Court that The Kerala Story is based on manipulated facts and contains hate speech that may hurt communal sentiments and cause disharmony between the communities. …

1 year, 10 months ago

Mamata Banerjee govt defends ban on The Kerala Files in SC, says audience make ‘objectional comments’ seeing Hindus tortured, ‘hate speech’ in movie hurts religious feelings

Op India

On Tuesday, May 16, the West Bengal government led by CM Mamata Banerjee submitted an affidavit in which it defended a ban on the film The Kerala Story claiming that the movie contains ‘manipulated facts and hate speech’ in several scenes and may hurt the religious sentiments leading to communal disharmony and pose a law and order situation. In its …

1 year, 10 months ago

‘The Kerala Story’ contains hate speech, distorts facts, Mamata govt tells SC

Live Mint

'The Kerala Story' is based on ‘manipulated facts’ and contains ‘hate speech’ that may hurt communal sentiments and cause disharmony between the communities which can lead to order issues in West Bengal, Mamata government told the Supreme Court on Tuesday as it defended its move to ban the movie. “The movie is based on manipulated facts and contains hate speeches,” …

1 year, 10 months ago

’The Kerala Story’ screening stopped due to poor performance: Tamil Nadu to SC

Live Mint

The Tamil Nadu government told the Supreme Court on Tuesday the government did not impose any shadow ban on the film ‘The Kerala Story’ and the theatres stopped screening the film due to poor audience response. The government submitted that the filmmakers are deliberately submitting misleading statements in court and the government has not imposed any ‘shadow’ ban on the …

1 year, 10 months ago

'The Kerala Story' contains hate speech, based on manipulated facts: Bengal defends ban in SC

India Today

The West Bengal government on Tuesday submitted its response to the Supreme Court regarding the ban imposed on the screening of the movie 'The Kerala Story' within the state. In its defense, the government argued that the film contains hate speech and is based on manipulated facts, which could potentially lead to communal disharmony and law and order issues in …

1 year, 10 months ago

From The Kerala Story to The Kashmir Files; controversial films that were banned and why?

Firstpost

According to agency reports, the ban culture and the jail culture have always existed in India. Currently, the film that has fall prey to the culture is the controversial film The Kerala Story. Firstpost reported, Adah Sharma starrer The Kerala Story is not only turning out to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year but also in the …

1 year, 10 months ago

‘The Kerala Story’: Can a work of fiction or art constitute ‘hate speech’? - The Hindu

The Hindu

The story so far: The Kerala Story, a film purportedly based on the instances of a few women joining the Islamic State, has been embroiled in a controversy ever since the teaser of the film was released in November 2022. The film was released in cinemas last week after the Kerala High Court declined to stay its screening, opining that …

1 year, 10 months ago

Ban on 'The Kerala Story': SC seeks response of Tamil Nadu, Bengal govts

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday sought replies of the West Bengal and Tamil Nadu governments on a plea of the producers of "The Kerala Story" challenging the ban in the two states. If people do not like the movie, they will not watch the movie," the bench told senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for the West Bengal government. …

1 year, 10 months ago

'Why should you not allow it to run?' SC notice to West Bengal over ban on 'The Kerala Story'

Firstpost

The SC on Friday issued notice to the West Bengal government on the plea of the makers of the movie ‘The Kerala Story’, challenging the decision of the Mamata Banerjee government to ban the screening of the movie in the state New Delhi: In response to a petition by the creators of the film The Kerala Story contesting the Mamata …

1 year, 10 months ago

The Kerala Story row | Supreme Court questions West Bengal ban, TN alert on The Kerala Story

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Friday challenged the West Bengal government to justify its decision to ban the screening of The Kerala Story, asking why it thought itself any different from other demographically similar States across the country which are showing the controversial film. Red alert in TN The film makers, represented by senior advocate Harish Salve, have sought the quashing …

1 year, 10 months ago

It's notice, not order: TMC leader on SC's notice over 'The Kerala Story' ban in Bengal

India Today

The Supreme Court on Friday pulled up the West Bengal government over its decision to ban the release of 'The Kerala Story' in the state. Responding to this, former Mizoram Advocate General and senior TMC leader Biswajit Deb said that it was not an order from the Supreme Court but a notice. The TMC leader further said the film ‘The …

1 year, 10 months ago

The Kerala Story: Why Films With Similar Subjects That Start a Debate Must Be Made - News18

News 18

Sudipto Sen’s social drama The Kerala Story is not for the timorous viewer. Considering how well small-budget blockbusters such as Rishabh Shetty’s Kannada action mythological Kantara and Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s drama The Kashmir Files have fared in recent times, any attempt to predict the final box-office numbers of TKS might result in an error. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has …

1 year, 10 months ago

The Kerala Story: ‘I promise those who are silent, will speak tomorrow’ says Manu Rishi Chadha

Hindustan Times

Among those from the film industry, only a few like Kangana Ranaut, Shabana Azmi and Khushbu Sundar have spoken against those demanding a ban on the controversial film, The Kerala Story. Now, actor Manu Rishi Chadha, who recently saw the release of the film U-Turn and the web series United Kachche, has said that those who are yet to speak …

1 year, 10 months ago

Bengal BJP holds screening of 'The Kerala Story' despite ban

India Today

The West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday organised a special screening of Sudipto Sen directorial 'The Kerala Story' despite Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led state government ordering an immediate ban on the screening of the controversial film. BJP's North 24 Parganas district president Falguni Patra, along with the party's women wing workers, were present at the screening. …

1 year, 10 months ago

Despite ban in few states, The Kerala Story trumps The Kashmir Files at the box office - here's how

Firstpost

Director Sudipto Sen’s The Kerala Story grabbed the headlines and audience’s attention right from its teaser, which was released last year. And for the the few still calling #TheKeralaStory a propaganda film,saying these incidents do not exist even after watching testimonials of several Indian victims,,,my humble request, Google two words ISIS and Brides.maybe an account of white girls narrated to …

1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court to hear appeal after HC refuses to stay 'The Kerala Story' release

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court will hear on Monday an appeal against a Kerala High Court interim order refusing to stay the release of the controversial Sudipto Sen movie 'The Kerala Story', which claims to depict the 'forced recruitment and conversion of young girls and women by the Islamic State'. The petitions filed before the Kerala High Court last week argued 'The …

1 year, 10 months ago

Crew member of 'The Kerala story' receives threat from unknown sender

Op India

The Director of the movie ‘The Kerala Story’, Sudipto Sen, has informed the police that one of the crew members has received threats from an unidentified person following the film’s release. Mumbai: Sudipto Sen, director of the film 'The Kerala Story' informed police that one of the crew members received a message from an unknown number 'to not to step …

1 year, 10 months ago

Ashoke Pandit condemns Mamata Banerjee's ‘dictatorial attitude’ post The Kerala Story ban in West Bengal

Hindustan Times

Filmmaker and president of the Indian Film & Television Directors' Association Ashoke Pandit has condemned the ban on The Kerala Story in West Bengal. Ashoke Pandit spoke about West Bengal CM's decision to ban The Kerala Story in the state. On Tuesday, speaking to news agency ANI, Ashoke said, "I condemn the banning of the film The Kerala Story by …

1 year, 10 months ago

‘Mamata is anti-Hindu, anti-India’: BJP MP slams ‘The Kerala Story’ ban

Hindustan Times

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Locket Chatterjee has hit out at West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee after the state government banned recently released film ‘The Kerala Story’ in the state. BJP MP Locket Chatterjee termed the ban on 'The Kerala Story' a bid to win Muslim votes, She made a huge mistake. With this, Bengal has become the first state …

1 year, 10 months ago

Why Mamata banned The Kerala Story in Bengal

India Today

It couldn’t have been better timed to be the first chief minister of the country to ban The Kerala Story, a movie denounced by critics as allegedly vilifying Muslims and hailed by hardline Hindu activists and some BJP leaders as highlighting the ‘threat of Islamic terrorism’. With Union home minister Amit Shah setting foot in Bengal to participate in Rabindranath …

1 year, 10 months ago

The Kerala Story director Sudipto Sen urges Mamata Banerjee to watch his film: 'Very unfortunate...'

India TV News

Post the ban of The Kerala Story in West Bengal, the director of the film Sudipto Sen has requested the CM of West Bengal Mamta Banerjee to watch his movie. However, the makers including director Sudipto Sen and producer Vipul Shah have clarified that the film is a real story of three girls who went through such hardship. Talking about …

1 year, 10 months ago

‘Will explore legal avenues if…,’ The Kerala Story producer on West Bengal ban

Live Mint

The Kerala Story' is “likely to cause a breach of peace,” the West Bengal government said in a notification on Monday explaining why it has prohibited the screening of the film. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, “It is to avoid any incident of hatred and violence, and maintain peace in the state.” The CM also mentioned 'Kashmir Files', …

1 year, 10 months ago

‘Fascist fatwa’: BJP reacts sharply as Bengal becomes first state to ban ‘The Kerala Story’

Hindustan Times

The Bharatiya Janata Party reacted sharply to chief minister Mamata Banerjee's order to immediately ban the screening of the controversial film 'The Kerala Story' in West Bengal to avoid “any incident of hatred and violence”. Accusing the Trinamool Congress of doing “appeasement and vote bank politics", Union minister Anurag Thakur, said, “Their face is getting exposed… By banning the film, …

1 year, 10 months ago

West Bengal Government bans screening of The Kerala Story to maintain harmony

The Hindu

The West Bengal Government on Monday banned the screening of the film 'The Kerala Story' to maintain peace and harmony in the State. A press note from the West Bengal Government said that the decision has been taken to maintain peace and harmony in the State. Hours before the notification, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at a press conference described the …

1 year, 10 months ago

’The Kerala Story’ banned in West Bengal, CM Banerjee calls film ‘distorted’

Live Mint

The West Bengal government has banned controversial movie, ‘The Kerala Story’ from being screened in theatres. Earlier in the day, Banerjee described 'The Kerala Story' as a distorted movie, aimed at defaming the southern state. News agency ANI quoted Mamata Banerjee saying, “West Bengal govt has decided to ban the movie The Kerala Story. President of Tamil Nadu Theatre and …

1 year, 10 months ago

Mamata Banerjee announces ban on The Kerala Story in West Bengal, film producer reacts

Hindustan Times

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced a ban on Sudipto Sen's film The Kerala Story. News agency ANI quoted Mamata Banerjee saying, “West Bengal govt has decided to ban the movie The Kerala Story. President of Tamil Nadu Theatre and Multiplex Owners Association, M Subramaniam, confirmed the decision and told news agency PTI, “The film was only shown …

1 year, 10 months ago

More than a story: on the film, The Kerala Story, and the demand that it be banned

The Hindu

The demand for a ban on The Kerala Story, a film apparently based on the instances of a few women joining the Islamic State, is ill-conceived. Laws pertaining to public order indeed empower the police and local authorities to stop a film’s screening, but it will be perilous to do so every time a group demands a ban. Reports from …

1 year, 10 months ago

Madras HC dismisses plea against ‘The Kerala Story’ release

Live Mint

The Madras high court on Thursday dismissed a petition against the release of the controversial movie, ‘The Kerala Story’, which is slated to hit cinemas on 5 May. While dismissing the plea seeking a ban on the release of ‘The Kerala Story’, the Madras High Court asked the petitioner if he had watched the movie. ‘The Kerala Story’, directed by …

1 year, 10 months ago

PIL in Madras High Court seeks a ban on multilingual movie The Kerala Story

The Hindu

A public interest litigation petition has been filed in the Madras High Court for banning the multilingual movie The Kerala Story on the ground that it makes a baseless claim of 32,000 Hindu and Christian women from Kerala having been converted to Islam and made to join the ISIS terrorist movement. To know the veracity of such a claim, the …

1 year, 10 months ago

Is The Kerala Story a ’work of fiction’? Supreme Court says this

Live Mint

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed petitions filed by Jamiat Ulama I Hind and others challenging the release of the movie ‘The Kerala Story’ to move the Kerala high court. The movie makers who were represented in Court by senior advocate Harish Salve said ‘they are not agreeable to the introduction of a new disclaimer.’ The Apex Court asked Kerala …

1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court refuses to ban The Kerala Story

Live Mint

The Supreme Court has declined a petition to halt the release of the Hindi film The Kerala Story, citing the need to challenge certification through the appropriate forum. During the hearing on May 2, senior advocate Kapil Sibal and advocate Nizam Pasha informed the bench that the trailer for the film had garnered 16 million views, and that it constituted …

1 year, 10 months ago

SC refuses to entertain plea seeking stay on release of movie ‘The Kerala Story’

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on May 2 refused to entertain a plea seeking a stay on the release of the movie The Kerala Story on grounds that its the "worst kind of hate speech” and an “audio-visual propaganda”. Joseph and B.V. Nagarathna was told by senior advocate Kapil Sibal and advocate Nizam Pasha that the trailer of the movie, which is …

1 year, 10 months ago

Ban on ‘The Kerala Story’? Shashi Tharoor says this

Live Mint

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has stated that he is not advocating for a ban on the upcoming film 'The Kerala Story', but he believes that the film misrepresents the reality of Kerala. 'The Kerala Story' has faced backlash due to its trailer's claim that 32,000 girls from the state went missing and later joined the terrorist group ISIS. Also Read: …

1 year, 10 months ago

Protest strengthens against The Kerala Story

The Hindu

The protest against the upcoming film The Kerala Story began to strengthen on Sunday with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan describing the film as a Sangh Parivar propaganda. Cautioning the people of Kerala against Sangh Parivar attempts to create communal discord in the State, the Chief Minister on Sunday warned of legal action against those trying to destroy peace by spreading …

1 year, 10 months ago

Movie 'The Kerala Story' an attempt to destroy state's communal harmony: Ruling CPI(M), opposition Congress

The Hindu

The ruling CPI and opposition Congress in Kerala on Friday lashed out against the controversial upcoming movie 'The Kerala Story', saying freedom of expression was not a licence to spew venom in society, and the film was an attempt to destroy the communal harmony of the state. 'The Kerala Story', written and directed by Sudipto Sen, is portrayed as "unearthing" …

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Kannada activists stop screening of Marathi film Follower

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Some members of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike stopped the screening of the Marathi film Follower, in the Inox cinema in Belagavi on Friday night, saying it would disturb peace in the city. The activists have written to the state government to ban the Marathi film `Follower’ alleging that it would disturb the law and order situation in Belagavi. He said …

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Drishyams of violence: Is Malayalam cinema being scapegoated for rising crimes in Kerala?

New Indian Express

Plato and Aristotle spoke of mimesis as the re-presentation of nature. This is what the CM said: "Cinema is negatively influencing the youth," Pinarayi said, referring to a police report that claimed several students, after watching Avesham, a blockbuster movie starring Fahad Faazil, tried to emulate gangsters from the film in real life. With desensitisation, children may not even be …

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Barelvi cleric writes to Amit Shah seeking ban on ‘Chhava’

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Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi, a Barelvi sect cleric, wrote to union home minister Amit Shah and called for a ban on the film ‘Chhava’ for allegedly inciting communal unrest by its portrayal of Emperor Aurangzeb, reported PTI. A cleric has asked Union home minister Amit Shah to ban Chhava Razvi, who is the national president of the All India Muslim Jammat …

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While glorifying violence in cinema can have an undesirable effect on people, freedom of expression too must be considered, says Kerala HC

The Hindu

While the glorification of violence in cinema and other visual media can have an undesirable effect on people, any action taken in this regard must also consider the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression, the Kerala High Court has said. The court said this recently while considering petitions seeking action on the K. Hema Committee report on the …

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Violent films have undesirable effect on society, says Kerala High Court

India Today

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday questioned the extent to which the State can regulate the portrayal of violence in films and other media, asking whether such depictions merely reflect societal realities or contribute to glorification. The Bench of Justice AK Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice CS Sudha raised these concerns while hearing cases related to the Hema Committee Report, which …

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Pawan Kalyan's 'Tamil films dubbed in Hindi' jab gets fiery DMK response

India Today

Wading into the language row, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan accused Tamil Nadu of hypocrisy, saying its leaders allow Tamil movies to be dubbed into Hindi for financial gains but oppose the language. Kalyan also underscored that it was "unfair" on the part of Tamil Nadu to welcome labourers from Hindi-speaking states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar but …

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'Attempt To Suppress Journalistic Freedom': Rajasthan High Court Orders No Coercive Steps Against Republic's Arnab Goswami In 'Hatred' FIR

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'Attempt To Suppress Journalistic Freedom': Rajasthan High Court Orders No Coercive Steps Against Republic's Arnab Goswami In 'Hatred' FIR

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The Rajasthan High Court in an interim order directed that no coercive steps will be taken against media house Republic's Editor in Chief Arnab Goswami in a "hatred" FIR registered against him in respect to a news report by Republic Bharat on the demolition of a temple. In doing so the court underscored that "mere reporting of an event of …

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Kerala Police to harness star power to lessen filmdom’s accent on gory cinemas

The Hindu

The Kerala Police plan to enlist the help of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists to lessen the entertainment industry’s “growing accent on money-spinning” murder and mutilation films, which arguably desensitise youth to the horrors of wanton physical violence. The move comes as investigators continue to search for credible psychological insights into the motivations of the 23-year-old charged with the …

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Marco Producer to Avoid Promoting Violence in Future Films

Deccan Chronicle

Producer Shareef Muhammed has admitted that Marco, starring Unni Mukundan, was intentionally marketed as a violent film but maintained that it complied with all regulatory guidelines. The Central Board of Film Certification recently blocked Marco’s satellite release, citing excessively violent content. Speaking to a Malayalam news channel, Shareef Muhammed voiced concerns over the growing scrutiny of filmmakers and said he …

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Maha Govt Has Denied Sanction To Prosecute BJP's Ex-State VP Vikram Pawaskar For Hate Speech Against Muslims, Bombay High Court Told

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The Bombay High Court on Wednesday was informed that the Maharashtra government has refused to grant sanction to 'prosecute' Vikram Pawaskar, the former BJP State Vice President, in two cases of 'hate speech' against the Muslim community. A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite-Dere and Dr Neela Gokhale accepted the statement made by State's Chief Public Prosecutor Hiten Venegavkar,. A …

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Malayalam film industry pushes back against holding films responsible for rise in violence

The Hindu

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Live Law

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Not for us at all: Top court rejects plea for protection of Hindus in Bangladesh

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The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a plea seeking directions to the government to take immediate and decisive action to curb the ongoing violence and persecution of Hindus and other minority communities in Bangladesh. A bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna dismissed the petition, questioning how the court could comment on the internal affairs of another country. Hindu minorities …

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On February 18, the Supreme Court made headlines after its oral remarks about the YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, who was seeking legal protection after a crass joke that he had made on his channel sparked outrage and led to police proceedings against him in multiple states. Before the Supreme Court, Allahbadia made a very basic prayer: As there were police FIRs …

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Lack Of Mandatory Jail Sentence For Hate Speech Crimes Serious Matter : Kerala High Court Flags Issue To Parliament & Law Commission

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While denying anticipatory bail to BJP leader PC George in a case for making remarks against the Muslim community, the Kerala High Court expressed concerns about the rising frequency of statements based on caste and religion. The Court also flagged an inadequacy in the present penal provisions dealing with hate speeches, as the offender can get by paying a fine. …

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Big Tech’s Role in Spreading Hate Speech in India Is a Lesson for the World

The Quint

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Kerala High Court Issues Notice On Plea Against 'Oru Jaathi Jathakam' Movie For Allegedly 'Humiliating' Members Of LGBTQ+ Community

Live Law

A writ petition has been filed before the Kerala High Court against the movie 'Oru jaathi jathakam' for allegedly humiliating and being derogatory towards the LGBTQ+ community. The petitioner has prayed before the High Court to direct the State to take action against the director and production company for committing an offence under Section 18 of the Transgender Persons Act, …

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Supreme Court Refuses To Stop Police Investigation On Statements Before Justice Hema Committee Regarding Women's Exploitation In Malayalam Cinema

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The Supreme Court on Friday refused to interfere with the directions of the Kerala High Court to register FIRs based on the depositions given by witnesses/victims before the Justice Hema Committee regarding the sexual exploitation of women in Malayalam cinema field. The bench pronounced the order disposing of the Special Leave Petitions filed by film producer Sajimon Parayil and two …

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'Hope CBFC Will Take Note Of Objections When Deciding On Certification': P&H High Court Disposes Of PIL Seeking Ban On Delhi Riots Movie

Live Law

The Punjab & Haryana High Court on Friday has disposed of a plea seeking a ban on the release of a movie based on the Delhi riots 2020. Consequently, a bench of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sumit Goel said, “The petition is pre-mature and therefore, the same, without commenting on the merits, is disposed of with the hope …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Approach Supreme Court, Madras High Court tells journalists complaining of ‘harassment’ by police

The Hindu

The Madras High Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea with respect to alleged “harassment” of some journalists by the Greater Chennai City Police in connection with the Anna University sexual assault First Information Report leak case investigation. Suryaprakasam made a mention before the Bench and alleged the police were “harassing” the journalists by seizing their mobile phones, Justice …

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Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ not screened in most places in Punjab after SGPC protests, calls it ‘harassment’

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2 months, 1 week ago

Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ not screened in most places in Punjab after SGPC protests, calls it ‘harassment’

The Hindu

Kangana Ranaut's Emergency was not screened at most cinemas in Punjab on Friday following protests by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and Sikh organisations against the movie. Ranaut, who has directed, written and produced the political drama, has decried SGPC's demand for a ban on Emergency and said the film’s restricted screenings in parts of Punjab is a complete harassment …

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2 months, 1 week ago

SGPC requests CM Mann to ban screening of Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' in Punjab

New Indian Express

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee on Thursday wrote to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann demanding that the screening of Kangana Ranaut's Emergency be banned in Punjab, a day before the movie is scheduled for release. The SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami in a letter to CM Mann said that the movie was a calculated attempt to distort history and …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kangana Ranaut's Emergency banned in Bangladesh amid strained ties: Sources

India Today

Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut's much-anticipated political drama, Emergency, has been banned from release in Bangladesh amid strained ties between both countries, sources told India Today TV. Emergency highlights the Indian Army and Indira Gandhi’s government’s role in the 1971 Liberation War and the support given to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who is called the Father of Bangladesh and who used to address …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala BJP leader booked for hate speech

Deccan Chronicle

Kottayam: Kerala BJP leader P.C. Meanwhile, BJP strongly condemned the police case against George and alleged that it was a "political vendetta by the LDF government." Senior BJP leader and the party's Kerala in-charge Prakash Javadekar accused the CPI-led Left government of not saying a word against Hamas and admitting PDF followers into their fold. "FIR against PC George is …

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Why has Bengal govt banned author Taslima Nasreen’s play Lajja? Explained

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3 months ago

Why has Bengal govt banned author Taslima Nasreen’s play Lajja? Explained

Live Mint

Award-winning exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of banning her play “Lajja" in the state. In a long post on Facebook, the author said, “Mamata Banerjee has banned my play Lajja in West Bengal today. Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen's Facebook post Why has Bengal govt banned Taslima Nasreen's play Lajja? Taking to X, Malviya …

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Legitimate dissent can’t be equated with sedition: Rajasthan HC

Trending News

3 months ago

Legitimate dissent can’t be equated with sedition: Rajasthan HC

Hindustan Times

The Rajasthan High Court, emphasising that legitimate dissent cannot be equated with sedition or anti-national acts, has quashed an FIR registered against Sikh preacher Tejender Pal Singh Timma who was charged under Sections 152 and 197 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly endangering India’s unity and sovereignty through social media posts. According to legal news website LiveLaw, the court …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Kerala High Court quashes delimitation order in eight municipalities, one panchayat

New Indian Express

Kerala HC seeks government’s view on new year party The High Court has sought the state government’s opinion on a petition seeking to prohibit the proposed new year music festival on December 31 at Chulika Estate, a landslide-prone area, organised by Boby Chemmanur. Planning a New Year party there barely six months after the landslide incident?” asked the court and …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Proposal for ban on film reviews: Threat to freedom of expression or desperation?

India Today

2024, for Indian cinema, was quite eventful. Is it film reviews on YouTube and other social media channels, or is the content and its appeal to the target audience? Earlier, the Tamil Nadu Producers Council condemned 'personal attacks on actors' in the name of film reviews. The producer's council, in their four-page statement, claimed that big-budget films like Kamal Haasan's …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Alleging Sexual Harassment Of Women In Indian Film Industry

Live Law

The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to entertain a public interest litigation raising allegations of sexual harassment of women in the Indian film industry. A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela remarked that a “fishing and roving inquiry” cannot be ordered when there is no complaint by an aggrieved party. The PIL …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Alleging Sexual Harassment Of Women In Indian Film Industry

Live Law

The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to entertain a public interest litigation raising allegations of sexual harassment of women in the Indian film industry. The PIL was filed by one Ajeesh Kalathil Gopi seeking a direction on the National Commission for Women to inquire into alleged violations of fundamental and human rights in the Indian Film Industry, while relying …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Allahabad HC judge to be impeached for ‘hate speech'? What Kapil Sibal said

Hindustan Times

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Tuesday said he and a few other members will introduce a motion to impeach Allahabad high court's Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, who gave an alleged anti-Muslim hate speech at an event of the Vishva Hindu Parishad. Supreme Court Bar Association president and Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal “I have spoken to Digvijaya Singh, Vivek …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Judge's 'hate speech' at VHP event: SC seeks report from Allahabad HC

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI / LUCNOW: Amid criticism over the controversial speech of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court, delivered at a VHP function on December 8, the Supreme Court on Tuesday called for details from the High Court. “The Supreme Court has taken note of reports of a speech given by Mr Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee's 'lollipop' jab over Bangladesh leader's 'occupy Bengal' claim

India Today

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday spoke about the attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, urging all communities in the state to maintain peace and avoid any provocation. Addressing the West Bengal state Assembly, she also reacted sharply to a recent remark by a leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party that the country has legitimate rights over Bengal, Bihar, …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

First Day First Show | ‘Pushpa 2’ review, Kishore interview

The Hindu

Around Tinsel Town >>Tamil film producers move HC seeking ban on movie reviews for three days from date of release Tamil Film Active Producers Association filed a writ petition in the Madras High Court seeking a direction to the Centre as well as the State government to ban online movie reviews for first three days from the date of the …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Film directors in West Bengal slam dominance of technicians in State’s film industry

The Hindu

Film directors in West Bengal have spoken up against the dominance of film technicians in the Bengali film industry, a day before the inauguration of the 30th Kolkata International Film Festival, stirring up a debate. Kaushik Ganguly, one of the veteran directors of the Bengali film industry, voiced concern over the stringent rules of the Federation of Cine Technicians and …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Madras HC notice to Centre, Tamil Nadu, YouTube on online review ban plea

Hindustan Times

The Madras high court on Tuesday ordered notices to the Union ministry of information and broadcasting, Tamil Nadu government and YouTube after the Tamil Film Active Producers Association sought a ban on online review of movies for three days after its theatrical release and to frame guidelines for online reviewers. Justice S Sounthar refused to grant an interim injunction to …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

"Public Property Or Public Servants Should Not Be Attacked During Protests On Bangladesh Issue": Calcutta High Court Warns Organisers

Live Law

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday allowed permission for a rally to go ahead in Kolkata, protesting against the alleged atrocities taking place against Hindus in Bangladesh on 5th December.While granting permission for the rally, Justice Tirthankar Ghosh orally warned the petitioners' counsel that no vandalism or attacks should take place against public property or public servants at. The Calcutta …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ban on film reviews: Tamil film producers move to HC amid poor box office of Kanguva, Indian 2, Vettaiyan

Live Mint

The Tamil Film Active Producers Association has filed a writ petition in Madras High Court seeking a three-day ban on movie reviews after their theatrical release. ‘Personal attacks in the name of film review’: TFAPA Before approaching the High Court, TFAPA had openly condemned the prevalent culture of online reviews on social media platforms, including X, YouTube, Instagram, etc. The …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian TV channels to be banned in Bangladesh over ‘negative’ cultural impact? Plea filed

Live Mint

Bangladeshi lawyer Ekhlas Uddin Bhuiyan has filed a writ petition in the Bangladesh High Court seeking a ban on Indian television channels broadcast in the country, as per an ANI report. According to Dhaka Tribune, the writ calls for a ban on all Indian TV channels, including Republic Bangla, Star Jalsha, Star Plus, and Zee Bangla. Attacks on Minority Groups …

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After Indian 2, Kanguva's debacle, Tamil film producers move HC for ban on film reviews for 3 days after release

Trending News

3 months, 3 weeks ago

After Indian 2, Kanguva's debacle, Tamil film producers move HC for ban on film reviews for 3 days after release

Hindustan Times

After Suriya’s Kanguva saw a bunch of negative reviews, Tamil Film Producers have issued a strong statement requesting theatre owners to ban fans' interviews on YouTube channels. Now, the Tamil Film Active Producers Association has filed a writ petition in Madras High Court seeking a ban on movie reviews for three days from its theatrical release. It is imperative that …

Film Indian Tamil Kanguva Reviews Youtube Ban

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Petition in Bangladesh high court seeking ban on Indian TV channels

Hindustan Times

The Bangladesh high court will hear a writ petition that sought a ban on the airing of Indian TV channels in the neighbouring country, Dhaka Tribune reported. Bhuiyan, who filed the petition on Monday, is seeking a directive from the court under the Cable Television Network Operation Act 2006 to prohibit the broadcast of Indian TV channels. The petition has …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil film producers move HC seeking ban on movie reviews for three days from the date of release

The Hindu

Tamil Film Active Producers Association has filed a writ petition in the Madras High Court seeking a direction to the Centre as well as the State government to ban online review of movies for first three days, from the date of their theatrical release, on social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and X. When advocate Vijayan Subramanian, representing …

Film Tamil Movie Reviews Youtube Centre Release

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Plea in Bangladesh court seeks ban on Indian TV channels: 'Provocative content'

India Today

A writ petition has been filed in the Bangladesh High Court seeking a ban on the broadcast of all Indian TV channels in the country citing provocative news aired on them, according to a media report. The writ petition was filed in the High Court seeking a ban on the broadcast of all Indian TV channels in Bangladesh, the report …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Madras High Court refuses to ban film reviews for three days from release

India Today

Madras High Court, on December 3, refused to ban film reviews for three days from release. Tamil Film Active Producers Association recently filed a writ petition in court seeking a ban on movie reviews for three days from release on social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and X. On November 20, another association, Tamil Nadu Producers Council issued …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Writ petition in Bangladesh High Court seeks ban on Indian TV channels

New Indian Express

DHAKA: A writ petition has been filed in the Bangladesh High Court seeking a ban on the broadcast of all Indian TV channels in the country citing provocative news aired on them, according to a media report. The writ petition was filed in the High Court seeking a ban on the broadcast of all Indian TV channels in Bangladesh, the …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala High Court rules that the banned PFI can't claim defamation

Op India

On 26th November, the Kerala High Court quashed criminal defamation proceedings against the media house Bharat Prakashan Limited, which was accused of defaming the banned terrorist outfit Popular Front of India. The court observed: “When ‘the Popular Front of India’ itself is banned in India by the Central Government, such a banned association will not come within the purview of …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

No Criminal Proceedings Can Lie For 'Defamation' Of Banned Organisation Like PFI, Kerala High Court Grants Relief To Media House

Live Law

The Kerala High Court quashed criminal defamation proceedings initiated against a media house for allegedly publishing a defamatory article about the 'Popular Front of India'. Justice P.V.Kunhikrishnan observed that PFI is a banned association in India; therefore, defamation cannot be alleged against a banned organization, since it has no legal entity. The Court observed that the central government has declared …

India Court Banned Media House Pfi Kerala

3 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP slams Karnataka govt for filing complaint against seer

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka and BJP state president BY Vijayendra slammed the Congress-led state government for registering an FIR and issuing notice to Vishwa Vokkaliga Mahasamsthana Mutt seer Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swamiji. Speaking to the media after meeting the seer, the BJP leader said the Waqf Board is usurping farmers’ lands and the seer had spoken …

Bjp Seer

3 months, 4 weeks ago

India following 'double standards' on protection of minorities: Bangladesh

India Today

Bangladesh on Friday claimed India followed "double standards" on protection of minority communities and accused the neighbouring country's media of conducting an "industrial scale misinformation campaign" against Dhaka. Amid a row over the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das on sedition charges, Bangladesh interim government's Law Affairs Adviser Asif Nazrul in a Facebook post said India's unwarranted concern for …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh: High Court refuses to ban ISKCON

Deccan Chronicle

Dhaka: The High Court here on Thursday refused to pass a suo motu order on banning ISKCON's activities in Bangladesh after it was informed that the government authorities have taken necessary measures, The Daily Star said. Supreme Court lawyer Md Monir Uddin placed some newspaper reports about International Society for Krishna Consciousness before the HC bench on Wednesday and had …

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