SC Refused to Entertain Plea Against “The Kerala Story” Movie

Delhi/Hyderabad, May 3 (Maxim News): The Supreme Court (SC) today refused to entertain plea related to the movie “The Kerala Story” , and asked the petitioners to approach the jurisdictional high court. The film is scheduled to be released on May 5.

The plea, including the one which sought that a disclaimer should be added to the title of the film that it is a work of fiction, was mentioned for urgent listing before a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha.

“The reliefs which have been sought under Article 32 can well be pursued in appropriate proceedings before the High Court under Article 226, ” the bench said, adding, “We are not inclined to entertain the petition on that ground. We leave it open to the petitioners to move the appropriate high court.

An advocate, appearing for one of the petitioners, said a petition has been filed in the Kerala High Court against the movie and it is listed for hearing on May 5, the day when the film is scheduled to be released in India.

The bench observed, “Seasoned Judges are manning the High Court. They are aware of local circumstances. Why should we become a super (Article) 226 court? ” It asked the petitioners to approach the high court and said it can consider their request for early disposal of their plea. (Maxim News)


Next Story:

  • Man Held For Smuggling PDS Rice From Mancherial To Maharashtra

    Man Held For Smuggling PDS Rice From Mancherial To Maharashtra

    Mancherial/Hyderabad, Nov 5 (Maxim News): A person was arrested by sleuths of Ramagundam commissionerate’s task force team for allegedly smuggling rice meant for the Public Distribution System (PDS) in Mandamarri on Tuesday. A trolley and 7 quintals of rice grains were seized from his possession.


  • Man Held For Providing Bank Account To Fraudsters In Rs. 2.92 Cr Online Scam

    Man Held For Providing Bank Account To Fraudsters In Rs. 2.92 Cr Online Scam

    Hyderabad, Nov 5 (Maxim News): The Cyberabad police arrested a man who had provided his bank account to cyber fraudsters who used it to dupe a man of Rs. 2.92 crore on the pretext of providing huge profits on investment in various businesses.


  • Cyberabad Police Arrest Man In Rs. 1.37 Cr ‘Digital Arrest’ Fraud Case

    Cyberabad Police Arrest Man In Rs. 1.37 Cr ‘Digital Arrest’ Fraud Case

    Hyderabad, Nov 5 (Maxim News):  The Cyberabad police arrested a man for his alleged involvement in a ‘digital arrest’ fraud case.


  • Canada Temple Attack: Pawan Kalyan Calls For Action

    Canada Temple Attack: Pawan Kalyan Calls For Action

    Amaravathi/Hyderabad, Nov 5 (Maxim News): Describing the attack on a Hindu temple in Canada as “more than an isolated incident.” Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has said the incident pained him reply and expressed hope that the Canadian government would take necessary steps to ensure the safety of the Hindu community there.


  • Woman Gang-Raped In Hyderabad

    Woman Gang-Raped In Hyderabad

    Hyderabad, Nov 5 (Maxim News): A woman was gang-raped by thugs in Maduranagar area of the city. The victim complained to the police that three youths raped her. In the complaint, it is said that she was taken away after telling lies while coming from work.


Now you can get the latest stories from Indtoday on Telegram every day. Click the link to subscribe.  Click to follow Indtoday’s Facebook page and Twitter and Instagram. For all the latest Hyderabad News updates

Leave A Reply

Your email address will not be published.