A civil court in Pune has issued summons to actor Arshad Warsi, director Subhash Kapoor, and producer Arun Bhatia following a plea filed by Advocate Wajed Rahim Khan. The complaint alleges that the teaser of Jolly LLB 3 insults the legal profession and judiciary by misusing official attire and portraying lawyers in a derogatory manner.
🧾 Specific Relief Act and the Jolly LLB 3 Legal Controversy
- Case Title: Wajed Rahim Khan v Subhash Kapoor and Ors
- Court: Civil Judge (Senior Division) JG Pawar
- Next Hearing: October 28, 2025
- Relief Sought: Injunction against the film’s release under the Specific Relief Act
Advocate Wajed Rahim Khan filed the case Wajed Rahim Khan v Subhash Kapoor and Ors under the Specific Relief Act, seeking an injunction to stop the release of Jolly LLB 3. He seeks to restrain the film’s release, scheduled for September 19, 2025. The teaser, released on August 12, allegedly shows an advocate wearing a band tie in a satirical context. Khan claims this portrayal insults the dignity of lawyers and judges.
Civil Judge (Senior Division) JG Pawar scheduled the next hearing for October 28. In his plea, Khan argues that the filmmakers used such portrayals for financial gain and that they could disturb public peace. He also points out that earlier installments of the Jolly LLB franchise faced similar legal challenges.
📺 Teaser Controversy
The teaser, released on August 12, allegedly shows an advocate wearing a band tie in a satirical context. The plea claims this depiction tarnishes the dignity of lawyers and judges, and could disturb public peace. The film is slated for release on September 19.
⚖️ Broader Implications
The plaintiff argues that the portrayal is not only disrespectful but also financially motivated. Similar objections were raised during the release of previous installments in the Jolly LLB franchise.
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