The Kerala High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging the State Information Commission's order to release the Justice K. Hema Committee report. This report addresses the working conditions and issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry. The court's decision mandates the release of the report with limited redactions. The Hema Committee's investigation is noted as a pioneering effort to probe sexism within the film industry.
#Kerala high court dismissed a plea challenging a state information commission order directing the release of the Justice K Hema Committee report on the working conditions and issues faced by women in the #Malayalam #film industry (@VishKVarma reports) https://t.co/ueUfQLhB1B
The #KeralaHighCourt on August 13 dismissed a writ petition challenging the SIC order directing the Kerala govt to make public the Justice K. Hema Committee report on women’s working conditions in the Malayalam film industry with limited redactions https://t.co/7c2eLAN7KF
The Kerala High Court has ordered the release of the Hema Committee. A first of its kind probe into sexism in the film industry. To understand the context, you must read @NidhiSuresh_ story on Malayalam cinema and crime. https://t.co/aWgsj9WkfO