SC raps K'taka govt over release of 'Thug Life'

TAKING a stern view against fringe elements threatening to stall the screening of Thug Life, the Supreme Court on Thursday pulled up the Karnataka government and directed it to ensure protection for the film's screening across the state.

- Suchitra Kalyan Mohanty @ New Delhi

A vacation bench comprising Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and Manmohan expressed concern over the growing tendency of suppressing artistic expression through mob threats. "We cannot allow this to happen."

Just because of an opinion, should a movie, a stand-up comedy, or a poem recital be stopped?" the bench observed.