Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi summoned to Pune Court for allegedly disrespecting judiciary in Jolly LLB 3

A Pune civil court docket has issued summons to actors Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi, and director Subhash Kapoor over allegations that their upcoming movie Jolly LLB 3 disrespects the judiciary. The trio has been directed to look in individual on October 28 at 11 a.m.

The teaser for Jolly LLB 3, unveiled on August 12, sparked anticipation amongst followers however has additionally drawn scrutiny from sections of the authorized group.

The summons follows a petition filed by lawyer Wajed Rahim Khan, who argued that the movie portrays the authorized occupation in a derogatory method. He raised objections to scenes allegedly mocking advocates and judges, together with one during which the phrase “mama,” a slang expression, is used to consult with members of the bench.

“There must be respect for the attorneys. That is why I filed a petition within the court docket, that no matter they’ve proven in regards to the advocates and the judges is flawed,” Khan informed ANI, confirming that the Pune court docket had known as upon Kumar, Warsi, and Kapoor to be current.

The grievance was initially submitted in 2024 after the discharge of the movie’s first teaser. The matter has since resurfaced as Jolly LLB 3 nears its theatrical launch.

The Jolly LLB franchise started in 2013 with Warsi within the lead function, adopted by the 2017 sequel Jolly LLB 2 starring Kumar, which proved to be a significant box-office success. The third installment brings each actors collectively, with Subhash Kapoor as soon as once more directing. The movie is produced by Alok Jain and Ajit Andhare beneath Star Studio 18 and is slated to launch on September 19, 2025.