Salman Khan Film Dispute
Delhi High Court asks Salman Khan to respond to producer's film suit stay plea.
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Jani’s application said Khan had already received an ex parte ad-interim injunction in his broader personality-rights suit on December 11, 2025; Khan later filed a separate application seeking an interim injunction specifically against the proposed film, which the producer said was still pending.
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A coordinate bench ordered on July 27 that the film’s teaser and related online posts be removed after Khan objected to them.
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In its earlier interim order, the High Court said the filmmakers could not commercially exploit Khan’s name, mannerisms or other distinctive attributes without authorisation, or disseminate material that harms his reputation.
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The producer also told the court that the film’s trailer had not been released.
The Delhi High Court has asked actor Salman Khan to respond to producer Amit Jani's request to pause legal proceedings over Khan's effort to block the film Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy, which the actor claims is based on him and connected to his 1998 blackbuck case. Times of India reported that Jani argues the film-related claims duplicate an earlier personality-rights suit and seek the same relief. The court has scheduled another hearing for December 16.
Earlier this month, the Delhi High Court ordered the film's teaser and related posts removed from online platforms. Indian Express noted that Khan's legal team said they would file a response to Jani's stay plea. The filmmakers told the court the movie was not ready for release and still required certification from authorities.
Khan's Bid to Block the Film Deepens
Salman Khan filed a separate application seeking an interim injunction specifically against Kala Hiran, which remained pending as of the court's latest order. Lokmarg reported that Khan had already received an ex parte ad-interim injunction in his broader personality-rights suit on December 11, 2025. This earlier injunction blocks filmmakers from commercially exploiting Khan's name, mannerisms, or other distinctive attributes without his approval.
The High Court's earlier interim order also bars dissemination of material that harms Khan's reputation. Law Trend explained that Khan's legal position rests on protecting his personality rights from unauthorized commercial use. The actor and his team argue the film directly violates these protections.
Producer Argues the Suit Duplicates Earlier Claims
Jani's application to stay proceedings contends that Khan is seeking substantially the same relief twice — once in his personality-rights suit and again in this film-specific action. Telegraph India reported that the producer believes the claims overlap and constitute a duplication of legal efforts. Jani wants the court to consolidate the matters or dismiss the newer film-specific application.
The stay plea presents the court with a procedural question: whether Khan should pursue both suits simultaneously or focus on his broader personality-rights claim. This argument could delay further action on the film if the court agrees with Jani's position about redundancy.
July Teaser Removal and Current Status
A coordinate bench of the High Court had previously ordered, on July 27, that the film's teaser and all related online posts be removed. Times of India confirmed the filmmakers stated the trailer had not been released to the public. The removal order came after Khan objected to promotional material he viewed as unauthorized use of his likeness and personality.
The film remains in post-production and certification limbo. Filmmakers told the court that Kala Hiran is not ready for theatrical or digital release and still requires certification from India's film rating board. This status complicates Khan's injunction request, since the film has no imminent release date to block.
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