PIL Filed In MP High Court Against Song 'Bhai Wakeel Hai' From Jolly LLB 3, Says It Ridicules Legal Profession

A public interest litigation has been filed before the Madhya Pradesh High Court, raising objections to the depiction of lawyers and the judiciary in the teaser and song 'Bhai Wakeel Hai' from the upcoming film Jolly LLB 3.The petition states that the song depicts actors, playing Advocates in the film, dancing in a manner that trivializes and ridicules the legal fraternity while wearing 'neck band'— a symbol of dignity, responsibility and solemn duty in the legal profession.According to the petition, the depiction is not only disrespectful but also violates the principles laid down under Section 5B of the Cinematograph Act, 1952'. The petition further claims that the song contains "objectionable, obscene and derogatory lyrics" which not only hurt the sentiments of the public / Advocates at large but also "encourage vulgarity and have a negative impact on Youth". Petitioner, an Advocate by profession, argues that the freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution is not absolute and stands restricted by Article 19(2) in the interest of decency, morality and prevention of contempt of court. Thus, the plea seeks direction for the disposal of the petitioner's representations pending before the respondents 'by passing speaking and reasoned order within stipulated time period'. The petition also seeks to restrain the exhibition, telecast and circulation of the song through any medium. The matter is slated for September 9.Another petition was recently dismissed by the Allahabad High Court, which sought to restrain the movie on the grounds that it allegedly defamed the judiciary and legal profession. The bench of Justice Sangeeta Chandra and Justice Brij Raj Singh "did not find any objectionable matter to warrant interference by this Court. We have also gone through the lyrics of the song "Bhai Vakeel Hai" and we do not find anything which may interfere in the practice of the legal profession by genuine Advocates". Case Title: Pranjal Tiwari v State of MP (WP 34454/2025)For Petitioner: Advocate Pramod Singh Tomar

PIL Filed In MP High Court Against Song 'Bhai Wakeel Hai' From Jolly LLB 3, Says It Ridicules Legal Profession

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