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Kerala HC asks Centre to decide on allowing 'Bougainvillea' entry for National Film Awards
A movie called 'Bougainvillea' wanted to enter the big National Film Awards in India.
But the people who made the movie said the website to sign up didn't work properly, so they couldn't submit it on time.
They asked a court for help.
The court told the government ministry in charge to look at their request and decide if they can still accept the movie, even though it's a bit late.
The ministry has to make a decision very soon.
The Kerala High Court has ordered the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to review a request concerning the film 'Bougainvillea'.
The production house of 'Bougainvillea' failed to register the film for the 72nd National Film Awards, citing technical issues with the official portal.
The court cannot definitively confirm if technical problems prevented the submission but has directed the ministry to consider the plea for an extension.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is required to examine the grounds raised by the petitioner and issue a reasoned order within 10 days.
'Bougainvillea,' directed by Amal Neerad, has previously won seven awards at the Kerala State Film Awards.
- Who
- The Kerala High Court, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and Amal Neerad Production (producer of 'Bougainvillea')
- What
- The Kerala High Court directed the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to consider a request to accept the entry of the Malayalam film 'Bougainvillea' for the 72nd National Film Awards.
- Where
- Kerala, India
- When
- The court issued the direction after hearing the petition; the ministry was asked to decide within 10 days. The email to the ministry was sent on October 31.
- Why
- The production house of 'Bougainvillea' claimed they were unable to register their film for the awards on the official portal due to technical glitches and sought redress.
Key facts
- Film
- Bougainvillea
- Court
- Kerala High Court
- Award
- 72nd National Film Awards
- Directed by
- Amal Neerad
- Key Actors
- Kunchacko Boban, Fahadh Faasil
- Previous Awards
- 7 Kerala State Film Awards
Quotes
The court
The Kerala High Court
“it could not determine whether the petitioner was actually prevented from applying due to technical issues.”
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“since the production house had sought an extension of time, the competent authority must consider the plea.”
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Justice V J Arun
A Justice of the Kerala High Court
“It later emailed the ministry on October 31, raising the issue and seeking redress, but received no response.”
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Deputy Solicitor General
A representative of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
“the official portal had been open since October 10 and that pan-India publicity had been given for the submission process.”
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