What was the defamation case filed by Sameer Wankhede?

Sameer Wankhede filed a defamation case against Netflix and Red Chillies Entertainment over his portrayal in the series 'The B***ds of Bollywood'.

Why did the Delhi High Court dismiss Sameer Wankhede's case?

The Delhi High Court dismissed the case citing a lack of jurisdiction to entertain the plea.

Who is Sameer Wankhede and why was he in the news?

Sameer Wankhede is a former Narcotics Control Bureau officer who gained prominence in 2021 for arresting Aryan Khan in a drugs case.

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Delhi Court Rejects Wankhede's Plea Against Netflix

29 Jan

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Summary

Delhi High Court dismissed Sameer Wankhede's defamation case.
The case was against Netflix and Shah Rukh Khan's production house.
Court cited lack of jurisdiction, allowing Wankhede to approach another forum.

Delhi Court Rejects Wankhede's Plea Against Netflix

The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed a defamation case initiated by former Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officer Sameer Wankhede. The case was filed against streaming giant Netflix and Red Chillies Entertainment, owned by superstar Shah Rukh Khan.

Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav ruled that the court lacked jurisdiction to hear the plea. However, the court clarified that Wankhede retained the liberty to approach an appropriate legal forum for his grievances.

This ruling offers significant relief to Aryan Khan and the production team behind the series 'The B***ds of Bollywood'. The dismissal ensures the show can proceed without legal obstacles stemming from Wankhede's defamation claim.