Blackbuck Movie Teaser to Be Removed: Relief for Salman Khan from Delhi High Court
Key Highlights:
- Court's Stance: The Delhi High Court severely criticized producer Amit Jani and his legal counsel, questioning their approach and stating that they cannot bypass legal boundaries or exploit an individual's persona.
- Arguments Presented: Salman Khan's legal team argued that despite not explicitly naming the actor, the film's narrative, character styling (resembling Kashif Iqbal Khan), and depiction of real-life events damage the actor's reputation and incite public backlash, noting that Salman has been acquitted in most related cases or has had sentences suspended.
- Makers' Stance: The filmmakers defended the project, claiming it is dedicated to the Bishnoi community and does not use deepfakes, AI, or specific individual names, though the court ultimately ordered the removal of promotional content.