Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi Summoned by Pune Court Over Alleged Disrespect to Judiciary in Jolly LLB 3

Ziya Khan August 22, 2025Last Updated: August 22, 2025

Actors Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, along with director Subhash Kapoor, have been summoned by a civil court in Pune for allegedly disrespecting the judiciary in their upcoming film Jolly LLB 3. The summons were issued following a petition filed by lawyer Wajed Rahim Khan, who claims the film mocks the legal system and court proceedings. The court has ordered the trio to appear in person on October 28 at 11 a.m.

Details of the Complaint

The complaint was initiated by advocate Wajed Rahim Khan, who expressed concerns over the film’s portrayal of the legal profession in a negative light. He specifically objected to a scene where judges are referred to as “mama,” a slang term, which he believes undermines the respect due to the judiciary. Speaking to ANI, Khan stated, “There should be respect for the lawyers. That is why I filed a petition in the court, that whatever they have shown about the advocates and the judges is wrong… I filed a petition in the Pune court. And the court has asked Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi and the director to be present.”

The petition was originally filed in 2024 after the release of the first teaser of Jolly LLB 3, which debuted last week and showcased the first glimpse of the on-screen clash between the two lead actors, Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi.

About Jolly LLB 3

Jolly LLB 3 is the third installment in the popular legal comedy franchise. The original film, starring Arshad Warsi, was a sleeper hit in 2013, earning nearly ₹50 crore on a modest ₹10 crore budget. Its sequel, featuring Akshay Kumar in the lead, went on to become a superhit, grossing over ₹200 crore worldwide.

This new chapter brings both Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi together on screen for the first time, reprising their respective roles. Directed and written by Subhash Kapoor, the film is produced by Alok Jain and Ajit Andhare under the banner of Star Studio 18. Jolly LLB 3 is scheduled to release in theatres on September 19, 2025.