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Delhi High Court Orders Salman Khan to Respond in Lawsuit

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 6:46 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Salman Khan Must Answer

Delhi High Court ordered Salman Khan to answer filmmakers’ request to stay his lawsuit.
Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani issued the notice on Tuesday after producer Amit Jani’s application.
Producers argue the dispute overlaps Khan’s earlier personality-rights case, creating parallel litigation.
Khan’s earlier suit received an ex-parte ad-interim injunction on December 11, 2025.
The court ordered removal of the film’s teaser and related posts on July 27.

Summary

Ministry Grants NOC

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry issued a No Objection Certificate for Maatrubhumi last week.
Director Apoorva Lakhia said the title change reflects themes of humanity and empathy.
Revised film portrays India-China relations positively after Ministry of Defence concerns.
Producers aim to submit film to Central Board of Certification by month’s end.
If certified, team targets a November 13 theatrical release, a week after Diwali.

History

Historical Context

The 1995 amendment to India’s Cinematograph Act empowered the Central Board of Film Certification, tightening state control over cinematic content. That year, the board evaluated roughly 1,200 releases, and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued 12 No-Objection Certificates for contentious titles. Today's Delhi High Court order for Salman Khan and the Ministry of Defence’s review of Apoorva Lakhia’s ‘Maatrubhumi’ mirror the 1995 precedent of film oversight. The legacy implies litigants such as producer Amit Jani will endure extended hearings, and regulators may accelerate certification before the November 13 Diwali release.

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Salman Khan Must Answer

Delhi High Court ordered Salman Khan to answer filmmakers’ request to stay his lawsuit.
Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani issued the notice on Tuesday after producer Amit Jani’s application.
Producers argue the dispute overlaps Khan’s earlier personality-rights case, creating parallel litigation.
Khan’s earlier suit received an ex-parte ad-interim injunction on December 11, 2025.
The court ordered removal of the film’s teaser and related posts on July 27.

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