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Film director booked for criticising CM Relief Fund moves Kerala High Court for anticipatory bail
Update / Judgement Date
23 Sept 2024
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A film director moved the Kerala High Court for anticipatory bail after being booked for criticizing the Chief Minister's Relief Fund on social media. The case has raised concerns about freedom of expression, as the director’s comments were perceived as defamatory by the state government. The court is expected to balance the individual’s right to free speech with the state's right to protect its reputation, highlighting the ongoing debate between personal liberties and state censorship.