HC judge steps aside from hearing challenge to The Kerala Story 2 certificate

A High Court judge has stepped down from presiding over a legal challenge against the censor certificate granted to The Kerala Story 2. The case questioned the approval of the film's content by the censorship board. The judge cited potential conflicts of interest in the decision. The film, which is a sequel to a controversial movie, has drawn significant public attention. The recusal raises questions about the judicial process in sensitive cases. The matter will now be handled by another judge. The outcome could impact how films are regulated in the state.

The decision highlights the complexities of judicial impartiality in politically sensitive cases involving media content.