Overview
- Shah Bano Begum’s legal heirs have petitioned the Indore High Court to stay the November 7 theatrical release of Haq.
- The filing, led by advocate Tousif Warsi, alleges the film hurts Muslim sentiments, misrepresents Sharia law, and lacks authorization from the family.
- Siddiqua Begum, Shah Bano’s daughter, has sent a legal notice to the filmmakers and the CBFC seeking immediate restraint on publication, promotion, screening, or release.
- Producers are represented by Hitesh Jain of Parinam Law and Ameet Naik of Naik & Naik, with the court expected to list the matter for hearing soon.
- Haq is a courtroom drama inspired by the 1985 Shah Bano case, adapted from Jigna Vora’s book, directed by Suparn S. Verma, starring Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi; the trailer has prompted debate, and Gautam says the film received a 15+ rating with no cuts in the UAE.