The Delhi High Court is scheduled to announce its decision on Thursday regarding the defamation case brought by IRS officer Sameer Wankhede against Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment Pvt Ltd and Netflix. The suit revolves around the alleged defamatory depiction of Wankhede in the web series ‘The Ba**ds of Bollywood’. The judgment will be delivered by Justice Purushaindra Kaurav at 10:30 a.m.
Wankhede’s lawsuit claims that the content in the Netflix series, produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, has severely damaged his reputation and family’s well-being. He further asserts that the portrayal has negatively impacted the image of anti-drug enforcement agencies, eroding public trust in law enforcement.
Previously, the Delhi High Court had summoned Red Chillies Entertainment Pvt Ltd and Netflix based on its initial satisfaction that the allegations warranted legal scrutiny. Wankhede seeks permanent injunctions, damages, and relief against the defendants, including Red Chillies Entertainment, Netflix, and other relevant parties.
Alleging deliberate bias and defamation in the web series, Wankhede points out objectionable content targeting him. He highlights that the series’ portrayal of a character making an obscene gesture after saying “Satyamev Jayate” is offensive and violates the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. Wankhede has requested Rs 2 crore in damages, intending to donate the amount to Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital.
The High Court, after hearing detailed arguments from both sides, had reserved its verdict on December 2, 2025. The lawsuit also contends that the series breaches provisions of the Information Technology Act and penal laws by using objectionable content that may hurt national sentiments.
