Summary
- During the hearing, the bench directed Salman Khan’s legal team to provide complete case documents and supporting material to the filmmakers so that they could prepare a comprehensive response.
- According to the actor’s legal team, the filmmakers are using elements associated with Khan’s life, public image, and identity without obtaining his consent.
- The filmmakers opposed the request for an immediate stay, arguing that they had received only partial legal documents and required more time to prepare their defense.
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has suffered a legal setback in connection with the controversy surrounding the film Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy. The Delhi High Court has declined to grant immediate relief to the actor and adjourned the case until July 1, allowing both sides additional time to present their arguments.
During the hearing, the bench directed Salman Khan’s legal team to provide complete case documents and supporting material to the filmmakers so that they could prepare a comprehensive response. The court emphasized the importance of ensuring that all parties have access to the relevant records before further proceedings take place.
Salman Khan has sought to stop the release of the film, arguing that it presents an unauthorized portrayal of events linked to the 1998 blackbuck hunting case and his alleged dispute with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. According to the actor’s legal team, the filmmakers are using elements associated with Khan’s life, public image, and identity without obtaining his consent.
The actor’s lawyers contended that although the film does not explicitly use Salman Khan’s name, the storyline and central character strongly resemble him. They pointed to promotional material showing a character wearing a bracelet similar to Khan’s well-known turquoise accessory and claimed that several scenes appear designed to evoke his public persona.
The filmmakers opposed the request for an immediate stay, arguing that they had received only partial legal documents and required more time to prepare their defense. They maintained that a decision on the film’s release should not be made before they are given a fair opportunity to respond.
After hearing arguments from both sides, the court refused to issue interim relief and scheduled the next hearing for July 1. The case is expected to determine whether the film can proceed toward release in its current form.
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