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4 days ago
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Kerala HC orders interim stay on proceedings in FIR against actor Shwetha Menon
The High Court found merit in Menon's argument, raised by her counsel, that procedural norms were not adhered to since the complaint was quickly passed on to the police without the mandatory report and inquiry read more The Kerala High Court has issued a stay on the proceedings related to an FIR filed against acclaimed Malayalam film actor Shwetha Menon. The interim order, passed by Justice V G Arun, came in response to Menon's plea seeking to quash the FIR, which accuses her of publishing or transmitting obscene scenes from her past films and advertisements. The High Court found merit in Menon's argument, raised by her counsel, that procedural norms were not adhered to since the complaint was quickly passed on to the police without the mandatory report and inquiry. Highlighting the issue, the court said, 'Considering the short duration within which the complaint was filed and forwarded to the police, it appears that no such procedure was followed. Registry shall call for a report from the court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Ernakulam regarding the procedure followed before forwarding the complaint to the police for investigation.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The court has consequently stayed further proceedings in the case, referenced as crime number 1075/2025 of the Ernakulam central police station, and issued notices to the state and the original complainant, the latter being responsible for the magistrate court's decision to lodge the FIR. The FIR alleges violation of Section 67, which pertains to publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form, under the Information Technology Act, as well as certain provisions of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act. Shwetha Menon, renowned for movies such as 'Salt N' Pepper', 'Rathinirvedam', and 'Kalimannu', is currently contending for the presidency of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), with elections slated for August 15. Menon, in her plea to quash the FIR, termed the allegations as 'mala fide' and argued that the offenses listed against her are baseless. The complainant, Martin Menachery, alleged that Menon participated in films like 'Paleri Manikkyam', 'Rathinirvedham', 'Kalimannu' and a condom advertisement, aiming for financial gain from obscenity. Menon refuted these claims by pointing out that the films mentioned were legally censored and certified, remaining available to the public for years. Notably, her portrayal in 'Paleri Manikyam' earned her a Kerala State Award for Best Actress. She also affirmed that the advertisement in question was subject to the same censorial scrutiny. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Furthermore, the actor denounced accusations about running pornographic websites as 'absurd and per se defamatory,' asserting that such claims lacked any material backing and were raised irresponsibly. Menon also speculated that the complaint was strategically filed subsequent to her nomination for the AMMA presidency.
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Kerala HC Orders Interim Stay On Proceedings In FIR Against Actor Shwetha Menon
Kerala HC stayed the proceedings in connection with the FIR lodged against Malayalam actor Shwetha Menon for allegedly publishing or transmitting obscene scenes in movies. Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed the proceedings in connection with the FIR lodged against Malayalam film actor Shwetha Menon for allegedly publishing or transmitting obscene scenes of some of her past movies and advertisements. The interim order was passed by Justice V G Arun on a plea moved by the actor to quash the FIR against her. The High Court said there was prima facie substance in the contention of the actor's counsel that before referring the complaint for investigation, the requirements of calling for a report from the police and of making an enquiry ought to have been complied with. 'Considering the short duration within which the complaint was filed and forwarded to the police, it appears that no such procedure was followed. Registry shall call for a report from the court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Ernakulam regarding the procedure followed before forwarding the complaint to the police for investigation". 'There shall be an interim stay of further proceedings in crime number 1075/2025 (the FIR) of Ernakulam central police station," the High Court said. It also issued notice to the state and the complainant on whose complaint the magisterial court had ordered lodging of the FIR. An FIR under section 67 (publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form) of the Information Technology (IT) Act and provisions of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act was lodged against the actor. Menon, known for films like 'Salt N' Pepper', 'Rathinirvedam' and 'Kalimannu', is in the fray for the president's post in the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA). The election to the executive committee is scheduled for August 15. In her plea seeking quashing of the FIR, the actor has claimed that the allegations are 'mala fide" in nature and the offences she has been booked for are not made out. The complainant, Martin Menachery, has alleged that Menon appeared in a condom advertisement containing her obscene visuals with the intention of securing monetary gain. Rejecting the allegations, the actor has contended that the films referred to in the complaint were duly censored and certified and have been available in the public domain for several years now. She also said that the character portrayed by her in the movie 'Paleri Manikyam' bagged her a Kerala State Award for best actress. Even the advertisement, in which she appeared years ago, was duly censored and certified, the plea said. 'The allegation of the petitioner (Menon) being privy to running porn sites is absurd and per se defamatory. It is submitted that such allegations are raised in a callous and irresponsible manner without any supporting material," it contended. The actor also said that the complaint was filed in the wake of her filing nomination for the post of AMMA president. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Kerala HC orders interim stay on proceedings in FIR against actor Shwetha Menon
Kerala High Court on Thursday (August 7, 2025) stayed the proceedings in connection with the FIR lodged against Malayalam film actor Shwetha Menon for allegedly publishing or transmitting obscene scenes of some of her past movies and advertisements. The interim order was passed by Justice V.G. Arun on a plea moved by the actor to quash the FIR against her. The court also issued notice to the State of Kerala and the complainant on whose complaint a magisterial court had ordered lodging of the FIR. An FIR under Section 67 (publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form) of the Information Technology (IT) Act and provisions of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act was lodged against the actor. Ms. Menon, known for films such as Salt N' Pepper, Rathinirvedam and Kalimannu, is in the fray for the president's post in the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA). The election to the executive committee of AMMA is scheduled for August 15.
Deccan Herald
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Who is Shwetha Menon? A closer look at AMMA's presidential frontrunner
In Malayalam cinema, she has starred in several acclaimed films such as Salt N' Pepper , Paleri Manikyam , Rathinirvedam and Kalimannu . | Credit: Instagram/@shwetha_menon
Deccan Herald
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Who is Shweta Menon? A closer look at AMMA's presidential frontrunner
In Malayalam cinema, she has starred in several acclaimed films such as Salt N' Pepper , Paleri Manikyam , Rathinirvedam and Kalimannu . | Credit: Instagram/@shwetha_menon
