New Delhi: A Delhi Court has issued summons to filmmaker Leena Manimekalai and others on a suit seeking to restrain her from depicting goddess Kali smoking a cigarette.
A case was ragistered against Manimekalai for depicting the Hindu goddess in a very ‘uncalled manner’ and that the poster and promotional video of the film also shows her smoking a cigarette.The plaintiff has filed the suit for permanent and mandatory injunction against Manimekalai and others.
According to the plaintiff, the poster of the film hurts religious sentiments and is against the basic principles of morality and decency. (with Agency inputs)
