Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Colombo Magistrate Court Has Refused To Issue An Interim Order Against A Film

The colombo magistrate has today (12) turned down the request made by Narahenpita Police to issue an interim court order to ban the screening of the film " "Adaraneya Kathawak"( Love Story) directed by priyantha kolombage.

Narahenpita Police have requested the court through a report to issue an interim order to ban the screening of the film as it contains ten smoking and two  liqor consumption scenes.

Under  the Tobacco and And Alcohol Authority showing such scenes is a punishable offence the
Narahempita Police have stated through a report submitted to the court.

However by refusing to issue such order the colombo additional magistrate has stated that the duty of the court is to uplifting the cinema creations and  not have power to issue an interim order against Cinema.




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