The legal warfare over the controversial film Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy has intensified. The Delhi High Court has adjourned the hearing on Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s plea—which seeks to block the movie’s release—until July 6.
With the court refusing to grant an immediate interim injunction against the project, the film’s outspoken producer, Amit Jani, took to social media to claim an early victory.
“The Blackbuck Won’t Stop”: Producer Fires Back
Following Wednesday’s court proceedings, Amit Jani wasted no time celebrating the lack of an immediate ban on X (formerly Twitter), taking direct shots at Salman’s star power.
“Salman Khan still hasn’t received relief from the Delhi High Court today—no ban on the film,” Jani posted. “I had said earlier too that for the court, there is no star, nor do they acknowledge any glamour. Just by calling oneself the father of Bollywood, the blackbuck won’t stop. This will release in 8,000 cinema halls and simultaneously across the whole world.”
Why is Salman Khan Suing?
The actor approached the Delhi High Court alleging a massive violation of his personality rights. Salman’s legal team argues that the film’s promotional material relies entirely on his life and controversies, pointing out:
A lookalike actor sporting Salman’s signature blue bracelet. Direct plot references to his infamous 1998 blackbuck poaching case. Overtones regarding his real-life friction with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.
The Legal Reality: No Censor Clearance Yet
While the producer is talking big about an 8,000-screen global release, the film is legally nowhere near theaters. During the hearing before Justice Jyoti Singh, a few key realities were established:
No Censor Review: Counsel for the producers admitted that Kala Hiran has not even been submitted to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) yet.
No Immediate Release: The defense assured the court that the film cannot be released without a CBFC certificate, and promised they would not even approach the censor board before the next hearing date.
Because the producer’s formal rejoinder was not yet officially on record, Justice Jyoti Singh pushed the next hearing on Salman’s interim injunction plea to July 6. The industry will be watching closely to see if the court officially halts the project or allows Jani’s provocative film to move forward.
