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Time of India
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
RTI to CBFC seeks list of names barred in films
Kochi: A practising lawyer of the Kerala high court has filed a Right to Information (RTI) application before the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), seeking a list of sacred religious names and names of gods in India to avoid their use in his upcoming film. Adv Harish Vasudevan of Ernakulam submitted that his proposed film depicts a sexual assault survivor as the central character, and that he wishes to ensure that the name chosen does not hurt religious sentiments. In the RTI application, he requested the CBFC to furnish a list of names considered sacred or divine across religions. He further cited the controversy surrounding the title and character name Janaki in the film 'Janaki vs State of Kerala', and asked CBFC to clarify the source it relies upon to identify Janaki as the name of a deity. Vasudevan contended that seeking such information is aimed at improving transparency in governance and ensuring better implementation of the Cinematograph Act, 1952.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Explain steps planned to remove illegal boards and flags from KSRTC bus stands: Kerala HC to state govt
Kochi: High court has asked the state govt to inform the steps proposed to implement the court's order against the placement of illegal boards and flags within KSRTC bus station premises and other areas owned by the corporation. Justice Devan Ramachandran issued the directive while considering a report filed by Adv Harish Vasudevan, the amicus curiae appointed by HC in petitions seeking action against illegal boards, flags and festoons on public roads and footpaths. The report detailed the present condition of various KSRTC bus stations, including photographs showing illegal boards and flags placed on the premises in connection with the KSRTC referendum. The report further stated that KSRTC has not taken any action to remove the illegal flags, festoons, banners, hoardings, or flex boards from its premises. Vasudevan specifically cited the condition of the KSRTC bus station in Ernakulam, which is flooded with flags and festoons of various political parties. Additionally, the amicus curiae pointed out that although transport minister K B Ganesh Kumar had publicly welcomed HC's judgment banning illegal boards, banners, flags and festoons in public spaces, the order is yet to be implemented by the govt and its agencies. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo Accordingly, the bench asked the state govt to detail the steps it intends to take to implement HC's order with respect to KSRTC bus station premises. The counsel for KSRTC sought additional time to file a response, and HC adjourned the matter to Thursday.
