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Kota Court Orders Forensic Test of Salman Khan's Signature, Summons Him in Pan Masala Ad Case

The move follows objections to the authenticity of his court filings, triggering FSL verification under statutory provisions.

Overview

  • The Kota District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission directed a state‑authorised agency or FSL to examine the signature on Salman Khan’s power of attorney.
  • The court ordered Khan to appear in person on January 20 with relevant documents alongside notary R.C. Choubey, who notarised the filings.
  • Advocate Indramohan Singh Honey filed the October 15 complaint alleging a Rajshree Pan Masala ad misleads consumers by promoting “saffron‑infused cardamom.”
  • Khan’s November 27 response calls the complaint baseless, argues any action lies with the CCPA, and says the ad promotes silver‑coated cardamom rather than saffron.
  • The order cites Section 38(9)(d) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and Section 73(2) of the Indian Evidence Act; Khan has denied forgery claims, saying his signatures match official IDs.