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Shwetha Menon Sets Reform Push as AMMA’s First Woman President, Addresses FIR at Conclave

Her remarks focused on workplace reforms, with an update on an obscenity case stemming from older films.

Overview

  • Speaking at India Today Conclave South, Menon pressed for fixed hours, safer facilities such as make‑up vans and proper changing rooms, and progress on pay parity.
  • She said many women hesitate to report issues for fear of losing work and argued that open communication can resolve problems.
  • Ernakulam Central Police registered a case against her on a court’s direction under ITPA Sections 3 and 5 and IT Act Section 67A based on a complaint by social worker Martin Menachery.
  • Menon said the case targets films from about 12 years ago that earned her a state award, calling the episode personally shattering but vowing to continue her leadership.
  • She reported public backing for the new AMMA committee from Mohanlal, Mammootty and Suresh Gopi as she begins a women‑led tenure following the Hema Committee upheaval.