01 July,2026 06:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Salman Khan, Kala Hiran poster. Pics via Instagram
Actor Salman Khan's plea against the makers of the upcoming film Kala Hiran was brought up for hearing before the Delhi High Court on Friday. During the hearing, the matter was deferred to Monday, July 6, after the filmmakers assured the court that neither the film nor its trailer or other promotional material would be released before then. The makers also informed the court that the film has not yet been submitted to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for certification.
The counsel appearing for the filmmakers informed the court that only a teaser of Kala Hiran has been released so far. The lawyer added that a detailed reply to Salman Khan's petition would be filed, highlighting that the film has not yet been released.
Additionally, the filmmakers' counsel also informed the court that they would not submit the film to the CBFC for certification until Monday. Justice Jyoti Singh observed that if the filmmakers were sure that the film would not be released in the days to come, they must place their statement on record. The HC further ordered the counsel to seek instructions from the makers of the film and come back with a clear position.
After taking instructions, the filmmakers' advocate pointed out that Salman Khan had not made the CBFC a party to the case. The counsel further claimed that no film can be released without a CBFC certificate and noted that Kala Hiran has not yet been submitted for certification. The lawyer assured, "We will not send it to the CBFC till Monday."
Soon after the hearing, Amit Jani shared a post on X, wherein he wrote, "Salman Khan still hasn't received relief from the Delhi High Court today, no ban on the film, hearing of the case adjourned till July 6. 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 8000 cinema halls and simultaneously across the whole world."
For the unversed, Salman Khan has approached the Delhi High Court, arguing that Kala Hiran unlawfully exploits his personality rights. According to Salman's plea, the promotional material included clear references to him, such as the depiction of the lead actor wearing his signature blue bracelet.
The actor also alleged that the film falsely portrays events linked to his 1998 blackbuck poaching case.
