A petition was submitted by Jannath A. and Amrutha Premjith before the Kerala High Court, urging the state government to hand over the investigation of all complaints from women in cinema to the CBI.
Ever since the Hema Committee report was made public, it has sparked a massive controversy in the Malayalam film industry. Recently, a petition was filed before the Kerala High Court, urging the state government to hand over the investigation of all complaints from women in cinema to the CBI. The petition was submitted by Jannath A. and Amrutha Premjith.
The petitioners argued that the state government has failed to present the report to the Legislative Assembly, raising concerns about its genuine commitment to women’s safety. They contended that the state machinery is reluctant to register crimes highlighted in the report, leading to a miscarriage of justice.
The individuals and victims who have made allegations come from high-profile backgrounds. This has led to apprehension that these people may be unfairly protected.
What is the Hema Committee Report?
On August 20, 2024, the Hema Committee report was published, comprising over 200 pages, and it highlighted the male dominance in the Malayalam film industry. The report revealed a network of 15 prominent individuals, including directors, producers, and actors, who are allegedly involved in cases of sexual harassment.
According to the committee’s findings, there is a group of men in the Malayalam industry who dictate who will be cast in films. The report states, “The Malayalam film industry is controlled by certain producers, directors, and actors—all male. They control the industry and wield power over others in the film business.”
