High Court Stays Action Against Shweta Menon in Obscenity Case
The Kerala High Court on Thursday, August 7, 2025, stayed all proceedings against actress Shweta Menon, who is facing an FIR for allegedly publishing obscene content. The court expressed serious reservations about the initial stages of the police investigation.
Notices have been issued to both the state government and the complainant. The court will hear the matter further at a later date.
Menon, a prominent Malayalam film actress, has vehemently denied the charges, asserting that the content in question was duly censored and certified. She contends that the FIR is malicious in nature.
This legal battle unfolds against the backdrop of Menon’s candidacy for the presidency of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA). The case raises crucial questions about freedom of expression and the challenges faced by public figures.
The outcome will have significant implications not only for Menon but also for the broader debate surrounding censorship and artistic freedom within the Malayalam film industry and beyond. The court’s decision will be closely watched by artists and legal experts alike.
