The hate speech in "The Kerala Story" is based on falsified information. Bengal argues for the ban in SC

The movie "The Kerala Story" has been banned in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. The film, which was released on May 5, 2023, tells the story of four women from Kerala who converted to Islam and joined the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

The film has been criticized by some for promoting the Islamophobic Love Jihad conspiracy theory, which purports that Muslim men target Hindu women for conversion to Islam by means such as seduction and marriage. Critics have also said that the film has the potential to incite violence.

The West Bengal government banned the film on May 8, 2023, citing concerns about law and order. The Tamil Nadu government has not officially banned the film, but movie theater owners in the state have refused to screen it.

The film's producer, Vipul Shah, has challenged the ban in the Supreme Court. The court has issued notices to the governments of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, and is expected to hear the case soon.

The ban on "The Kerala Story" has sparked a debate about freedom of expression and the role of the state in regulating films. Some people believe that the ban is a violation of the right to free speech, while others believe that the government has a legitimate interest in preventing films that could incite violence.

The Supreme Court's decision in this case will be closely watched by filmmakers and freedom of speech advocates. The court's ruling could have a significant impact on the future of film censorship in India.