Overview

• The Lucknow bench reviewed three official trailers and the lyrics of the song Bhai Vakeel Hai, found nothing objectionable, and dismissed the writ without costs.
• Petitioners sought a release stay, removal of the song, and cancellation of CBFC certification, but the court agreed with government counsel that the plea was not maintainable.
• The judges noted the film holds CBFC certification and said speculative fears about harm to the legal profession do not justify prior restraint on speech.
• The film remains slated for a September 19 theatrical release, with the makers announcing a September 10 trailer unveiling at events in Kanpur and Meerut.
• A separate Pune court notice requires Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi to appear on September 28 over a complaint alleging disrespect toward the judiciary.