Sameer Wankhede has taken legal action against the makers of ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’, accusing them of damaging his reputation and spreading misleading impressions about him. On Wednesday, the Delhi High Court issued notices to all the defendants in the matter, directing them to respond to the allegations.
Delhi High Court issues summons to defendants
As reported by PTI, Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav has issued summons to all the defendants, Gauri Khan-owned Red Chillies Entertainment Private Limited, Netflix, Twitter), Google LLC, Meta Platforms, RPSG Lifestyle Media Private Limited, and John Doe, on the defamation suit. The court has asked them to file their replies within seven days.The court also directed the defendants to submit their replies to Wankhede’s request to take down the alleged defamatory content from various websites. However, the court did not pass any interim injunction order at this stage.The matter has been listed for further hearing on October 30.
Sameer Wankhede raises concern over family trolling
As reported by LiveLaw, Senior Advocate Sandeep Sethi, appearing for Wankhede, stated, “In reference to the series, there are posts trolling me, my wife and my sister. Ex facie defamatory. It’s shocking. They (defendants) are surely not defending those posts.”The court, while responding orally, said, “We appreciate that there is reason in your favor to approach this court but there is a process to be followed.” Following this observation, the court issued the summons.
Sameer Wankhede seeks damages for defamation claim
As per PTI, Wankhede has sought Rs 2 crore in damages, which he intends to donate to the Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital for cancer patients. The plea stated, “This series disseminates a misleading and negative portrayal of anti-drug enforcement agencies, thereby eroding public confidence in law enforcement institutions.”It further added that the series was “deliberately conceptualised and executed with the intent to malign Wankhede’s reputation in a colourable and prejudicial manner.”The plea also mentioned that this was done despite the case involving the officer and Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan being still pending before the Bombay High Court and the NDPS Special Court in Mumbai.
What is ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’ about?
‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’ marks Aryan Khan’s directorial debut. The show tells the story of an ambitious outsider and his friends as they try to make their mark in the unpredictable and glamorous world of Bollywood.The series features actors such as Bobby Deol, Lakshya, and Raghav Juyal in leading roles. It also includes special cameos from popular stars like Ranbir Kapoor, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Ranveer Singhand others.Disclaimer: This article is a report on legal proceedings and allegations; it is not a judgment or finding of fact by the platform presenting this summary. Readers should treat the information as a report on a legal dispute until the court reaches a final decision.
