Supreme Court stays the May 8 order of the West Bengal government banning the screening of the film ‘The Kerala Story’ by the State. The Supreme Court on Thursday said statutory provisions cannot be used to “put a premium on public intolerance" and hinted that it may stay the West Bengal government's order banning the movie, "The Kerala Story". Supreme Court said it would like to watch film 'The Kerala Story' before proceeding to decide pleas challenging grant of certification. The apex court also said it will hear in second week of July pleas challenging grant of CBFC certification to 'The Kerala Story'. Supreme Court asked 'The Kerala Story' producer to put disclaimer by 5 pm on May 20 in film on allegations of conversion of 32,000 women to Islam. Supreme Court takes on record the assurance of Tamil Nadu that there is no direct or indirect ban on the film 'The Kerala Story'. Supreme Court directs adequate security should be provided in every cinema hall & requisite arrangements shall be made to ensure the safety of moviegoers. “The legal provision cannot be used to put a premium on public intolerance. Otherwise, all films will find themselves in this spot," the bench, also comprising justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala, said during the hearing which is still on. A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said it is the duty of the state government to maintain law and order as the film has been granted certification by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
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