The Supreme Court declined to issue guidelines or penalties against a vigilante group threatening the release of ‘Thug Life’ in Karnataka, emphasizing the state’s responsibility to prevent violence. Despite initial protests over Kamal Haasan’s remarks, the film’s producer expressed satisfaction with the state’s assurance of maintaining order, leading to the dismissal of the petition. Post navigation Scores of Indians stranded in Iran, Israel; anxiety stalks kin SC put stop to ‘bulldozer justice’: Executive can’t be judge, jury, says CJI