Monday, a Delhi High Court strongly opposed the makers of ‘Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy’, indicating that it will order the removal of the film from social media within 24 hours. The court’s observations came while hearing a petition filed by Salman Khanwho wanted to protect his personality, saying that the film is based on the blackbuck poaching case in 1998 and shows him in a way that he considers disgusting.
Salman Khan’s plea causes a stir on social media
Justice Jyoti Singh noted that if the creator fails to take down the tape voluntarily, platforms such as X and YouTube can be ordered to remove the content.
Salman Khan’s reputation has been “severely damaged,” the court says
According to the Bar and Bench, the court was enraged by examining producer Amit Jani’s reaction to the case, noting that the presence of the actor and other related matters are damaging Salman’s reputation. “What kind of thing is that?” You seem to be strengthened by the fact that no law was passed last time. Your agent thinks he is above the law. He is getting worse day by day… Every minute he is in public and is ruining the reputation of the appellant (Khan) here. I was gentle with you but yours will never change… You can’t do this even to an ordinary person. It can’t get worse than this even for an ordinary person.
Salman Khan’s case shows contempt of court
After seeing the comedian in the case, Justice Singh said that showing what is still in the hands of the court would amount to contempt of court. He said, “Greatness is built with great effort; when it’s lost, it’s lost. Even if this is played for 24 hours, someone will suffer.”
Salman Khan links the film to the 1998 blackbuck case
Salman wants the court to protect his rights, saying that the film ‘Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy’ is based on the 1998 poaching case. Rajasthan The High Court is the Supreme Court. Khan says the film misrepresents his links to the underworld. He also said that a photo from the film shows a person who looks a lot like him, wearing the same bracelet that he wears. Khan says that since the case is still pending, showing the film would jeopardize his right to a fair trial. His petition also cites news reports and producer Amit Jani’s alleged statements, which Khan says indicate that the film is about blackbuck.
Salman Khan says the legal notice was torn on camera
Khan also said that after giving notice to the filmmakers, filmmaker Amit Jani snapped on camera during an interview, and went to X to say that he was threatened by Salman and the world.
Salman Khan’s group is protesting the right to a fair trial
Arguing on behalf of the producer, the lawyers argued that neither the actor nor the film mentions Salman’s name, nor does it use artificial intelligence or advanced technology, asking, “This is just a joke, how is his humanity being violated by this?” Khan’s legal team, however, pushed back, insisting that the film is about the actor. His judge asked, “Don’t I have the right to a fair trial? The whole community is being beaten by me,” as he pointed out that Khan had already been acquitted of three of the four charges, with the remaining sentence suspended.
Salman Khan’s case brings Meta, Google into the picture
Representatives of Meta and Google also filed a motion in court, arguing that Internet intermediaries should not be bound by the published rules. Justice Singh, however, pushed back on this, noting that online platforms are no longer exempt from liability, saying, “As a platform owner, I have to fix the liability somewhere.” The court went on to order Khan’s legal team to list all the links involved in the alleged infringement, paving the way for a further takedown order.