Supreme Court reverses Mamata’s ban on ‘The Kerala Story’

The Supreme Court has suspended the West Bengal Government's order prohibiting the screening of the controversial film, "The Kerala Story", in the state.

According to news agency PTI, a bench led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud stated that it is the state government's responsibility to ensure law and order, because the film has been certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

The "Kerala Story" has received criticism from many, with people calling it a 'propaganda film' with incorrect facts. The West Bengal Government had banned the film's screening, citing a threat to the state's peace and order.

Furthermore, there was no "de facto" ban on the film in Tamil Nadu, the Supreme Court asked the Tamil Nadu government to provide adequate protection to every cinema hall and to make necessary arrangements to safeguard the safety of moviegoers who wish to attend it.

The court also ordered the producer to include a disclaimer in the film, to explain that the report citing 32,000 women being converted to Islam as fictional, by 5 pm on May 20.

The Supreme Court will now hear petitions that challenge "The Kerala Story" CBFC certification in the second week of July. According to PTI, the court stated that it would want to watch the film before deciding on the pleas contesting the permission.

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