Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone get interim relief as Rajasthan court puts stay on FIR in Hyundai car complaint

Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone

Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone have received interim relief from the Rajasthan High Court in a defective car case filed in Bharatpur. The court has put a stay on the FIR registered against them, offering temporary protection to the Bollywood stars.

The case originated from a complaint by a local car owner who alleged that he was sold a defective vehicle by Hyundai Motors. Since Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone were brand ambassadors of the automobile giant, their names, along with six company officials, were included in the FIR.

Challenging the FIR, both actors approached the Rajasthan High Court, arguing that their association with Hyundai was limited strictly to promotional activities. They emphasized that they had no role in the company’s manufacturing, technical operations, or sales. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal appeared on behalf of Shah Rukh Khan, while advocate Madhav Mitra represented Deepika Padukone.

During the hearing in Jodhpur, Justice Sudesh Bansal observed that the FIR lacked a concrete factual basis to hold the celebrities accountable.

Acknowledging this, the court ordered a stay on the FIR and extended relief not only to the actors but also to the Hyundai officials named in the complaint. The matter will be taken up again on September 25.

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This development comes at a time when Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone are set to reunite on screen in Siddharth Anand’s much-awaited directorial, King. The film also marks the big-screen debut of SRK’s daughter, Suhana Khan, and features Rani Mukerji, Abhay Verma, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Raghav Juyal in pivotal roles.

Over the years, SRK and Deepika have built one of Bollywood’s most successful on-screen pairings, starring in blockbusters like Om Shanti Om, Chennai Express, Happy New Year, Jawan, and Pathaan. Their collaboration in King has already sparked major buzz, ensuring that their legal battles won’t overshadow their return to the big screen.

Stay tuned for further updates as the case progresses.