Delhi High Court orders removal of Salman Khan film teaser

The Delhi High Court on Monday, July 27, 2026, ordered the immediate removal of a film teaser and related online content that it found prima facie damaged the reputation of actor Salman Khan. Justice Jyoti Singh directed that the promotional material for the upcoming film "Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy" be taken down from social media platforms within 24 hours, observing that the content could prejudice ongoing legal proceedings and harm the actor's reputation.

The order came during a hearing on an application filed by Khan, who sought an interim injunction against the film's release and promotion. The actor contends the film is based on the 1998 blackbuck poaching case, in which he is an accused, and that it infringes upon his personality and publicity rights. Khan's legal team argued that the teaser, posters, and other promotional material unmistakably identify him through visual cues, including a character wearing his signature blue bracelet, despite not using his name. They also alleged the film falsely portrays him as having links to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.

Justice Singh strongly criticized the conduct of the film's producer, Amit Jani. The court noted that Jani...