Supreme Court closes ‘The Kerala Story’ petitions, says question of law will ‘await another movie’

 The Supreme Court disposed of petitions challenging CBFC’s certification of “The Kerala Story,” ruling them infructuous since the film had already released, while leaving the broader legal question on certification challenges open. Justice Bagchi said this would “await another movie.” The court also declined immediate hate speech guidelines, suggesting a separate comprehensive petition instead. The Supreme Court disposed of petitions challenging CBFC’s certification of “The Kerala Story,” ruling them infructuous since the film had already released, while leaving the broader legal question on certification challenges open. Justice Bagchi said this would “await another movie.” The court also declined immediate hate speech guidelines, suggesting a separate comprehensive petition instead.