Jabalpur, Sep 13 (NationPress) The Madhya Pradesh High Court has delivered notices to Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, along with producer Alok Jain, director Subhash Kapoor, and others, in light of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that questions the Hindi song “Bhai Vakeel Hai” from the soon-to-be-released film 'Jolly LLB 3.'

The Division Bench, which includes Chief Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and Justice Vinay Saraf, has instructed all involved parties to submit their responses by September 17, just two days before the film is set to debut on September 19.

The PIL was initiated by Advocate Pranjal Tiwari, a resident of Govind Bhawan Colony in Jabalpur, who argues that the song undermines the dignity associated with the legal profession.

Represented by advocates Pramod Singh Tomar and Arzoo Ali, Tiwari maintains that lyrics such as “Rago mein tigdambaazi hai, har taale ki chaabi hai… har case ki package deal hai, fikr na kar tera bhai vakeel hai” are not only inappropriate but also depict lawyers in a derogatory and frivolous manner.

The song is said to tarnish the reputation of the legal profession and misrepresents the seriousness of courtroom attire.

In the music video, Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi are seen dancing in lawyers’ gowns and neckbands, which the petitioner claims mocks the decorum expected in judicial settings.

This portrayal could have a detrimental effect on youth perceptions and breaches Section 5(b) of the Cinematograph Act, 1952, which regulates content that impacts public morality and decency.

The PIL also includes the State Government, the Principal Secretary of the Home Department, the Information and Broadcasting Secretary, and the Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) as respondents.

During the proceedings, the state’s legal representative informed the court that a similar petition had previously been dismissed by the Allahabad High Court, which had refused to halt the film’s release based on the same song.

Taking this into consideration, the Madhya Pradesh High Court underscored the importance of including the producer and director in the petition for any judicial intervention to occur.

As the film's release approaches, this legal dispute adds an element of uncertainty to the premiere of 'Jolly LLB 3.' The court's ruling after the September 17 deadline will be closely monitored by both the legal community and the film industry.