'The Kerala Story': SC to hear plea against HC order refusing to block the release of film
The Statesman|May 10, 2023
The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear on 15 May an appeal against the interim order of the Kerala High Court refusing to block the release of the film 'The Kerala Story'.
'The Kerala Story': SC to hear plea against HC order refusing to block the release of film

The Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud heading a Bench also comprising Justice S. Ravindra Bhat and Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha said that the case will be listed for hearing on 15 May after senior advocate Kapil Sibal men tioned the matter for an early listing.

Mr Sibal appeared for the petitioner who, while seeking the stay of the release of the film, challenged the Censor Board of Film Certifications's (CBFC) nod to the film.

'The Kerala Story', starring Adah Sharma, was released in cinemas on 5 May.

Declining to stall the release of the film, Kerala High Court had observed that there was no allegation against a religion, but only against the organisation Islamic State or ISIS.

The High Court had also said that there was nothing offensive to any particular community.

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