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Delhi High Court asks Salman Khan to reply in Blackbuck film case
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News18•09-10-2026, 16:43
Delhi High Court asks Salman Khan to reply in Blackbuck film case
- •The producer of the film Blackbuck has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court asking for Salman Khan's lawsuit to be withdrawn.
- •Salman Khan has been given four weeks by the court to submit his response, with the next hearing scheduled for December 16.
- •Salman previously filed a lawsuit claiming the film uses a character resembling him and features his famous bracelet without permission.
- •The film's teaser includes references to the 1998 blackbuck poaching case, raising concerns about damage to Salman's reputation and personality rights.
- •Director Bharat S. Srinet stated the film is fictional, features a character named Ayan Khan, and is not based on Salman Khan.
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The Delhi High Court has granted actor Salman Khan a period of four weeks to submit his response to the petition filed by the film's producer.
The next hearing for the 'Blackbuck' film controversy case is scheduled to take place on December 16.
Salman Khan objected that the film features a fictional character resembling him, complete with a signature bracelet and scenes related to the 1998 blackbuck poaching case, which he argues damages his reputation and violates his personality rights.
