You Mean Judges Are Hot-Headed?, Get Influenced by Movie?: Karnataka HC Questions Actor Darshan’s Plea Against Release of Movie ‘BOSS’

The Karnataka High Court questioned Darshan Srinivas’s claim that the Kannada film BOSS could affect the fairness of his Renukaswamy murder trial. Justice Pradeep Singh Yerur observed that the concern should be possible impact on witnesses and proceedings, not whether judges could be influenced.

Defamation Row: Bombay HC Restrains Filmmaker Santosh Kumar From Repeating Claims Against Dhurandhar Director Aditya Dhar

The Bombay High Court restrained filmmaker Santosh Kumar RS from repeating alleged defamatory statements about film Dhurandhar script. Justice Arif S. Doctor granted interim relief in a defamation suit filed by Aditya Dhar.

The Kerala Story 2 Row: Kerala High Court Stays Release of Movie, Orders CBFC Review

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.