The Kerala High Court has vacated the interim stay on the release of Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond, allowing the film to hit theatres. The Division Bench set aside the single-judge order that had paused the movie’s release for 15 days pending review by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
The Kerala High Court stayed release of the film The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond, questioning certification by the Central Board of Film Certification. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas directed reconsideration, noting prima facie lack of due diligence in granting approval.
The Kerala High Court questioned the CBFC over certifying The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond, with Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas hearing pleas to halt its release, warning that portraying Kerala communally could mislead viewers and incite tensions.
A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court claiming that the film title “Ghooskhor Pandat” is casteist, offensive, and promotes religious stereotyping. The petitioner has sought an immediate restraint on the film’s release, alleging threats to communal harmony and constitutional values.
The Delhi High Court has stayed the release of “Udaipur Files” until the Centre decides on a plea challenging its CBFC certification. The film, based on the 2022 Udaipur murder, is alleged to threaten communal peace.
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has informed the Delhi High Court that the plea filed by Sharjeel Imam, an accused in the Delhi riots case, to postpone the release of the movie 2020 Delhi is premature. The censor board has not yet granted a certificate for the film’s exhibition.
New Delhi, Jan 31: The Delhi High Court reserved its decision on petitions seeking to stop the release of the film 2020 Delhi, which is reportedly based on the northeast Delhi riots of 2020. The petitions were filed by student activist Sharjeel Imam and others. Justice Sachin Datta, who heard the matter, stated that he would examine the petitions and give an appropriate ruling.
