Kerala HC Grants Interim Stay on Film ‘The Kerala Story 2’ Citing Potential Communal Disharmony

Freddy V Francis Vs Union of India (Kerala High Court) These writ petitions were filed challenging the certification granted by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to the film titled “The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond.” The petitioners sought reconsideration of the certification under Section 5B of the Cinematograph Act, 1952, and also in light of a revision petition filed under Section 6 of the Act. One petitioner additionally sought modification of the film’s title to a neutral name, removal of direct references portraying the State of Kerala as indulging in romantic fo...