The Kerala High Court refused to stay release of a film allegedly based on the Venjaramoodu murder case, citing creative freedom. It held that apprehensions of trial influence and privacy harm were insufficient grounds to block the film’s release.
A magistrate court in Ernakulam granted police three days’ custody of filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan in a sexual harassment case. The court allowed custodial interrogation, directing he remain with police for three days including April five and six.
The survivor in a rape case against MLA Rahul Mamkootathil has moved the Supreme Court of India challenging anticipatory bail granted by the Kerala High Court after allegations of rape, forced abortion, and pregnancy from sexual assault.
The Kerala High Court strongly criticized petitioners for making allegations against judges who lifted the stay on the film Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond. The Bench led by Soumen Sen heard a PIL challenging the movie’s release.
