Former NCB Officer's Legal Battle Takes Unexpected Turn
In a significant development in the ongoing legal drama surrounding the controversial web series 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood', Red Chillies Entertainment has raised a crucial jurisdictional challenge against former Narcotics Control Bureau officer Sameer Wankhede's petition. The production company has told the Delhi High Court that the court lacks territorial jurisdiction to hear Wankhede's plea seeking the removal of the series from various streaming platforms.
The Core Legal Argument
Wankhede, who gained national attention during the high-profile drugs-on-cruise case involving Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan, had approached the Delhi High Court alleging that the web series contains defamatory content against him. The former officer has demanded that the series be taken down from several websites where it is currently available for viewing.
However, Red Chillies Entertainment, the production company behind the series, has presented a strong counter-argument. The company maintains that the Delhi High Court does not have the appropriate jurisdiction to entertain Wankhede's petition, potentially derailing the former NCB officer's legal strategy.
Background and Implications
The controversy erupted when Wankhede claimed that the web series, which reportedly depicts events similar to those he was involved in during his tenure with the NCB, presents a distorted and defamatory portrayal of his character and professional conduct. The legal filing was submitted on November 26, 2025, according to information available in the public domain.
This jurisdictional challenge represents a significant setback for Wankhede's efforts to have the content removed through legal means. If the court accepts Red Chillies' argument regarding jurisdiction, Wankhede would need to refile his petition in a court that has proper territorial jurisdiction over the matter, potentially delaying the legal proceedings considerably.
The case highlights the complex legal landscape surrounding digital content and defamation claims in India's rapidly evolving entertainment industry. As streaming platforms continue to produce content based on real-life events and personalities, such legal challenges are becoming increasingly common, testing the boundaries between creative expression and personal reputation.
