Today, On 18th September, Karnataka High Court has dismissed a PIL seeking to stay the release of Jolly LLB 3, imposing a Rs.50,000 cost on petitioner Syeda Neelufur for wasting judicial time. The Court warned of coercive action if payment is not made by October 4.
The Karnataka High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought to stop the release of Bollywood movie Jolly LLB 3 and imposed a cost of Rs.50,000 on the petitioner, Syeda Neelufur, for filing a frivolous case.
The Bench made it clear that the petition was only wasting valuable judicial time and strongly criticised the attempt to misuse the process of law. The Court stressed that such petitions affect genuine litigants, who lose their opportunity to be heard because of unnecessary cases.
While dismissing the matter, the High Court directed the petitioner to deposit Rs.50,000 by October 4.
It also issued a stern warning that “in case of failure, coercive steps will be taken.”
This isn’t the first time Jolly LLB 3 has encountered legal challenges:
- Allahabad High Court: Previously dismissed a similar plea, stating there was “nothing objectionable” in the trailer that could scandalize the judiciary or legal community.
- Madhya Pradesh High Court: Recently reprimanded a lawyer for filing a petition against the film without including the director or producers. This matter is scheduled for a hearing today.
- Gujarat High Court: Another petition is pending, but the Court has instructed the petitioner to review the Allahabad High Court’s ruling before proceeding.
All these petitions share a common argument: that the film “defames the judiciary and legal profession.”
The Jolly LLB franchise is one of Bollywood’s most successful courtroom comedy-dramas.
- Jolly LLB (2013): Starring Arshad Warsi, the first part was a sleeper hit, earning nearly Rs 50 crore on a modest Rs 10 crore budget.
- Jolly LLB 2 (2017): Featuring Akshay Kumar, it turned into a superhit with over Rs 200 crore in worldwide collections.
Now, in Jolly LLB 3, the two actors come together for the first time, reprising their respective “Jolly” roles. The film also stars Saurabh Shukla, Huma Qureshi, Amrita Rao, and Annu Kapoor in key roles. Written and directed by Subhash Kapoor and produced by Alok Jain and Ajit Andhare under Star Studio 18, the movie is set to release in theatres on September 19, 2025.
This is not the first time the Jolly LLB series has faced legal scrutiny. In 2017, Jolly LLB 2 also attracted petitions claiming it misrepresented the legal system.
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