Delhi High Court hears Sameer Wankhede defamation suit against Aryan Khan Netflix series.
Case in NewsSameer Wankhede files defamation case in Delhi HC against Aryan Khan Netflix show controversy . |
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Case Overview
Case Name: Sameer Wankhede vs. Red Chillies Entertainment & Ors.
Indian Revenue Service officer Sameer Wankhede, former Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officer, has approached the Delhi High Court against the Netflix series The Ba*ds of Bollywood directed by Aryan Khan . The case is being heard by a single bench, where Wankhede seeks damages worth ₹2 crore . The respondents include Red Chillies Entertainment—owned by Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan—along with Netflix and others .
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Key Aspects
The dispute revolves around the alleged defamatory portrayal of Wankhede in the series, which he claims has damaged his reputation and undermined public trust in law enforcement agencies . The plea emphasizes that the content is prejudicial since related proceedings are still pending in higher courts .
- Wankhede alleges his portrayal in the seven-part Netflix show is false, malicious and defamatory .
- The series allegedly erodes confidence in anti-drug enforcement agencies and law enforcement institutions .
- The plea highlights that the show was conceptualised to malign Wankhede while the matter with Aryan Khan remains sub-judice before the Bombay High Court and NDPS Special Court .
- He seeks that any damages granted should be donated to Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital .
Legal Insights
The case invokes multiple provisions of criminal and civil law to challenge the show’s portrayal . Wankhede asserts that his fundamental right to reputation under Article 21 has been compromised .
- Sections 499–500, Indian Penal Code, 1860 – Defamation and punishment for defamation .
- Order XXXIX Rules 1 & 2, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 – Temporary injunctions and interim reliefs .
- Article 21, Constitution of India – Right to life includes right to reputation.
- Principle of sub judice – Prevents prejudicial representations during ongoing judicial proceedings .
Court’s Verdict
The Delhi High Court has not yet delivered its final ruling . The matter is pending, with Wankhede’s injunction request and damages plea under consideration .
Source – Delhi HC
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