Today, the Supreme Court, refused to entertain pleas seeking a stay on the release of the film The Kerala Story for the second time. 

The movie was directed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, the film will hit the theatres on May 5 but has been at the centre of controversy as many claim it will create a social divide. Several groups including the Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind sought a stay on the film's release arguing that it will lead to "hatred" and "enmity between different sections of society."

During today's hearing, the Supreme Court bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud rejected the plea which challenged the certification granted to the movie by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). "Think about the producer, think about the actors," the court said.

"You must be very careful about staying films. The market will decide if it is not up to the mark," it added. 

In its previous plea also, the Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind had sought direction from the apex court to the Centre and the CBFC against releasing the film. The CJI had then rejected the plea suggesting the petitioners approach the High Court. "Seasoned judges are manning the high court. They are aware of local circumstances. Why should we become a super (Article) 226 court?" CJI Chandrachud had said.