K. Venkataraman, J.

Posing that the film 'Dasavatharam', the name by itself and certain scenes in the said film would hurt the feelings of the Hindus more so the Vaishnavites, the petitioners have approached this Court for stalling the release of the said movie.

2. W.P.No.11983 of 2008 has been filed for issuance of writ of mandamus directing the first respondent to cut and remove the offending scenes in the film 'Dasavatharam' mentioned thereon while issuing Censorship Certificate and forbear respondents 2 and 3 from releasing the said picture without effecting removal of such offending scenes.

3. W.P.No.12929 of 2008 has been filed for writ of mandamus forbearing the screening of the production called 'Dasavatharam' produced by the second respondent and to give suitable directions to the third respondent in the said writ petition viz., the Secretary to Government, Home Department, to take adequate measure for protecting the life and safety of the general public and directing the first respondent to withdraw the certificate granted for screening the movie.

4. The short facts which led to the filing of the writ petition in W.P.No.11983 of 2008, as put forth by the petiti