New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- On Tuesday, the Kerala High Court questioned the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) over the clearance certification granted to the controversial film, The Kerala Story 2 - Goes Beyond. Sequel to Vipul Shah's The Kerala Story, starring Adah Sharma, claims to be inspired by 'true stories' as it depicts how women are manipulated and coerced into religious conversion in the name of love.

Recently, three petitions were filed, seeking a stay on the film's release.

According to Bar and Bench, Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, who was considering the stay and cancellation of its certification, emphasised the role of CBFC.

Thomas said, as per Bar and Bench, "Kerala is so secular. It lives with total harmony but have yo...