Delhi HC Rejects Sameer Wankhede's Defamation Plea Against 'The Bads of Bollywood'
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Moneycontrol•29-01-2026, 10:59
Delhi HC Rejects Sameer Wankhede's Defamation Plea Against 'The Bads of Bollywood'
- •The Delhi High Court rejected IRS officer Sameer Wankhede's plea against Red Chillies Entertainment and Netflix regarding the web series 'The Bads of Bollywood'.
- •Wankhede alleged defamatory portrayal in Episode 1 of the series, claiming a character closely resembled him in appearance and conduct.
- •Red Chillies Entertainment and Netflix argued the Delhi High Court lacked territorial jurisdiction, stating the suit should be filed in Mumbai.
- •They also contended the series is fictional and satirical, not recreating the Cordelia cruise raid, and denied malice despite Aryan Khan's involvement.
- •Wankhede's counsel argued the suit was maintainable in Delhi due to the main impact of defamation, departmental proceedings, and promotional activities in the capital.
Why It Matters: Delhi High Court dismissed Sameer Wankhede's defamation suit against 'The Bads of Bollywood' by Red Chillies and Netflix.
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