Overview

• Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav also issued summons to Gauri Khan, Netflix, X, Google, Meta, RPG Lifestyle Media and a 'John Doe' entity.
• Defendants were directed to file replies within seven days, including responses to a takedown request targeting the alleged defamatory content online.
• The suit concerns the Netflix docuseries “The Ba***ds of Bollywood,” described as directed by Aryan Khan, which Wankhede says damages his reputation and erodes trust in anti-drug agencies.
• Wankhede seeks ₹2 crore in damages, stating the amount would be donated to Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital.
• The court proceeded on an amended plaint after earlier jurisdiction queries, with Netflix and Red Chillies opposing interim relief at the hearing and the matter listed for October 30.