The Kerala High Court has criticized the state government for its inaction on the Justice Hema Committee report, which highlights sexual harassment and poor working conditions for women in the Malayalam film industry. Despite receiving the report in 2019, the government has taken minimal action, prompting the court to question the delay and mandate the handover of the unredacted report to a Special Investigation Team (SIT). The SIT is tasked with investigating the complaints and submitting a detailed affidavit by October 3, while ensuring privacy for victims and accused. The court also emphasized the need for comprehensive legislation to address sexual exploitation in both the film industry and the broader unorganized sector. High-profile accusations against prominent film industry figures have emerged, necessitating urgent government action.