Thug Life plea: SC asks petitioners to go to HC
The Supreme Court declined an urgent hearing regarding a petition from the Karnataka Theatres Association requesting protection against threats from fringe groups opposing the Tamil film Thug Life, featuring Kamal Haasan.The petitioners, filing under Article 32 of the Constitution, stated that certain organisations had issued explicit threats to incinerate Karnataka theatres planning to screen the film.The production house was compelled to seek legal protection due to escalating threats, as presented before a Vacation Bench led by Justice PK Mishra.Justice Mishra rejected the petition's urgency, stating, 'If you are afraid the theatres might be set on fire, keep fire extinguishers ready.' He suggested the petitioners seek redress from the High Court, noting the case did not require Supreme Court intervention. 'Why file an Article 32 petition here? Go to the High Court,' he stated.
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