The Supreme Court Thursday stayed the May 8 order of the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government banning the screening of the controversial film ‘The Kerala Story’ in the state. A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, and comprising Justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala, said that 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), news agency PTI reported. The movie has been the subject of fierce online debate and criticism with strong objections raised by many political leaders who have termed it to be a propaganda film. The West Bengal government had imposed a ban on the screening of the film citing threat to law and order in the state. Moreover, taking note of submissions that there was no “de facto” ban on the film in Tamil Nadu, the top court directed the Tamil Nadu government to ensure adequate security to every cinema hall and make requisite arrangements ...
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