Janaki v/s State of Kerala

Janaki v/s State of Kerala (abbrevated as JSK) is an Indian Malayalam-language courtroom drama film written and directed by Pravin Narayanan. Directed by Pravin Narayanan. Truth shall always prevail. Taglines Taglines Truth shall always prevail. Quotes about Deputy Solicitor General of India OM Shalina told the Kerala High Court that the name Janaki, being another name for goddess Sita, could hurt religious sentiments. However, Justice N Nagaresh disagreed, stating, “She is the victim? If the rapist’s name was Ram, Krishna or Janaki, then it would have been understandable. Here she is the heroine, who is fighting for justice.” Justice N Nagaresh quoted in CBFC Can’t Dictate Film Names: Kerala HC Backs Suresh Gopi’s Film July 2025 The judge strongly asserted that it is not for the censor board to dictate the creative choices of filmmakers, including the names of characters. “What is wrong with the name Janaki? How is this an insult to religion? This is the freedom of the artist,” Justice Nagaresh asked pointedly. Justice N Nagaresh quoted in CBFC Can’t Dictate Film Names: Kerala HC Backs Suresh Gopi’s Film July 2025 External links 23458804 Category:Indian films Category:2025 films Category:Political drama films Category:Films set in India Category:Kerala Category:Films about rape Category:Religious controversies in film Category:Censored films Category:Works about women