Supreme Court criticises Karnataka government and film body over Thug Life ban

The Supreme Court has criticised the Karnataka government and the Karnataka Film Chamber for their handling of the controversy surrounding Kamal Haasan's film 'Thug Life'. The court questioned why the government fell for a 'publicity stunt' and why the film chamber did not approach the police when faced with protests. The court also raised concerns about the trend of threatening violence when sentiments are hurt, emphasising that in a diverse country like India, refuting statements is more appropriate than banning content.