Netflix strongly opposed the defamation suit filed by IRS officer Sameer Wankhede in Delhi High Court. This case has been filed regarding the alleged negative image of Wankhede being shown in Netflix’s web series The Badass of Bollywood.

During the hearing in Delhi High Court, the lawyer appearing for Netflix said that it is not easy to prove defamation in such cases and it can be decided only after trial.

He argued that merely saying that the show The Badass of Bollywood has been made by Shahrukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan is not enough to prove defamation. Sameer Wankhede will have to prove malice.

Inquiry and allegations against Sameer Wankhede are in public domain since 2022 – Lawyer

The lawyer appearing for Netflix said that the inquiry and allegations against Sameer Wankhede are available in the public domain since the year 2022 but they did not take any legal action then. In such a situation, it would not be appropriate to issue an interim order. The lawyer said that Wankhede himself says that he has no problem with media criticism, then how can he object to a one and a half minute satirical part of the series.

Sameer Wankhede opposed the argument of Netflix’s lawyer

Sameer Wankhede has claimed in the Delhi High Court that the series has been deliberately made in such a way that his image is tarnished. It was also said that after saying Satyamev Jayate, a character showed an indecent gesture which is a violation of the laws related to national honour.

The court has asked Wankhede’s legal team to present information about orders related to ED and CBI investigation. Now the next hearing of the case will be on Tuesday.

Netflix series made under the direction of Aryan Khan ,The Bads of Bollywood, A written affidavit was filed against former Narcotics Control Bureau officer Sameer Wankhede in the defamation case. The IRS officer alleged that in the web series he has been shown as a corrupt and wrong officer.

Sameer Wankhede said that the character of the series is similar to him whose dialogues, style and look are all similar to him. Because of this people are recognizing. He alleged that this content is revenge for the Aryan Khan case. He has said in the affidavit that this is not a satire, but a deliberate attempt to defame him.

Sameer also said that he is an honest office who has received many honours. But after this series, the family is also facing online abuse and trolling. Sameer has demanded that the controversial scenes of this series should be removed immediately.

Reply filed by Red Chillies Entertainment

Shahrukh’s company Red Chillies Entertainment has filed its written reply on this petition of Sameer Wankhede in Delhi High Court. It is stated in this affidavit that ,The Bads of Bollywood, It is completely fictional and satirical based on the functioning of the Bollywood industry and the hustle and bustle of the glamor world. Apart from this, these things were also said in this reply-

• Red Chillies Company made it clear that the characters shown in the series have no relation to any real person and a disclaimer has also been given at the beginning that any similarity with any person, organization or event is merely coincidental.
• In its reply in the court, Red Chillies said that the allegation raised by Sameer Wankhede that the series has damaged his reputation is legally baseless and baseless.
• The company also said in its response that the disputed scene is only 1 minute 48 seconds long, which is an essential part of the entire story. Removing it would make the story incomplete and inconsistent. Apart from this, Red Chillies claimed that Wankhede has already been involved in controversies and their claim of innocent image is false.

Red Chillies also said this in response

Red Chillies told the court that people holding public office should have the ability to tolerate criticism, satire and artistic portrayal, this is part of democracy. The company argues that a prior ban in such cases would be an attack on freedom of expression and would affect the creative freedom of artists and filmmakers.

In its filing in the court, its company said that this lawsuit is a result of Wankhede’s hypersensitivity and not of any actual insult. Red Chillies has also demanded the High Court to dismiss Wankhede’s petition and impose a fine on Sameer Wankhede, calling the case legally baseless.

Let us tell you that the next hearing of this case will be held by the court on November 10.

IRS officer Sameer Wankhede had filed a petition in the Delhi High Court against the web series ‘The Bads of Bollywood’. In this, he had filed a petition claiming defamation of Rs 2 crore against actor Shahrukh Khan and Gauri Khan’s company Red Chillies Entertainment, OTT platform Netflix and others.

Talking on this case, Sameer Wankhede said in an exclusive interview with IANS that if people make fun of the department then who will fight for the nation. During this, he also said that his family is receiving death threats, but he is not afraid or retreating.

What did Sameer Wankhede say?

Talking about this case, Sameer Wankhede said, “I or other officers are engaged in the service of the nation. You cannot insult them. If you want to make fun of yourself, do it with your family, but you cannot make fun of those who sacrifice for the nation. If you do this, then who will fight for the nation, then which child will come into the police? All those who crack UPSC and come here, have Satyamev in their hearts.” Jayate settles down. People have a lot of respect for it, so you can’t make fun of it.

I am getting threats- Sameer Wankhede

He further said, “My family has nothing to do with this. They are receiving threats from different fan clubs which are in UAE, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Why are they being dragged into this? I will fight for the truth and I have full faith in our justice system, I will definitely get justice. I have fought for the country for 19 years and will continue to fight in future also.”

Let us tell you that the hearing of this defamation case is going on in Delhi High Court. In the last hearing, the High Court had issued summons to Red Chillies Entertainment Private Limited and ordered them to present their side. This case was filed on 8 October 2025.

Sameer Wankhede had alleged in his petition that due to the web series ‘The Bads of Bollywood’, the reputation, dignity and public image of him and his family has been seriously damaged. Because of this he was also trolled on social media. The next hearing of this case will now be held on October 30.

Red Chillies Entertainment Pvt Ltd, Netflix, X Corp (formerly Twitter), Google LLC, Meta Platforms, RPG Lifestyle Media Pvt Ltd and John Doe have been made defendants in this lawsuit.

The defamation case of IRS officer Sameer Wankhede was heard in the Delhi High Court on 8 October today. Sameer Wankhede filed a defamation petition against Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan’s company Red Chillies Entertainment, the makers and others of the series ‘The Bads of Bollywood’, on which hearing.

Notice issued to Netflix and Red Chillies

While hearing the case, the Delhi High Court has issued notice to both Netflix and Red Chillies. Sameer Wankhede has been accused of defamation after scenes shown in the ‘The Bads of Bollywood’ web series. Notice has been issued to Netflix and Red Chillies Entertainment to file an answer on Wankhede’s petition. The next hearing will be held at the end of this month.

Sameer Wankhede’s lawyer said that today Delhi High Court filed a defamation petition filed by IRS officer Sameer Wankhede by Red Chillies Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. (Whose owner has been issued summons to Shahrukh Khan). The web series produced by Red Chillies Entertainment is related to the defamatory and malicious content broadcast in it, which has caused serious damage to the reputation, dignity and public image of IRS officer Sameer Wankhede and his family.

Let us know that The Bads of Bollywood has been made by Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan. He has made his direction debut with this series.

Reacting to the defamation case made on Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan’s company Red Chillies Entertainment, IRS officer Sameer Wankhede said only Satyamev Jayate.

Significantly, in 2025, Red Chillies Entertainment (Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan’s company) made a web series The Bads of Bollywood. In this, the character of Sameer Wankhede was allegedly shown negative. Wankhede has filed a civil defense suit in the Delhi High Court, calling it a defamatory, false and malicious and malicious and malicious.

IRS officer Sameer Wankhede has filed a defamation case in the Honorable Delhi High Court. This petition is related to the demand for permanent and compulsory prohibition, declaration and damages. Case actor Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan’s company Red Chillies Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., OTT platform has been filed against Netflix and other sides.

Defamation case registered on Shahrukh Khan

Sameer Wankhede alleges that the web series ‘Bads of Bollywood’, produced by Red Chillies and broadcast on Netflix, is false, malicious and defamatory. Through this series, a negative and misleading image of agencies taking action against drugs has been introduced, which is weakening public confidence in law enforcement institutions.

,The image was spoiled,

Wankhede said that this series has been deliberately made in such a way that his reputation can be tarnished, especially when the Sameer Wankhede vs Aryan Khan case is currently under consideration in the Honorable Bombay High Court and NDPS Special Court, Mumbai.

Sameer Wankhede objected to the scene of the series

Apart from this, a character in the series is shown making pornographic gestures (middle finger) after raising the slogan “Satyamev Jayate”. This work is an insult to the national symbol and is a serious violation of the Prevention of Insults to National Honor Act, 1971, under which there is a provision for punitive action.

Demand for compensation of Rs 2 crore

Also, the content of the series is also opposite to various sections of the Information Technology Act and the Code of India (BNS) as it attempts to hurt national sentiments through porn and objectionable presentation. In this petition, there has been a demand for compensation of Rs 2 crore, which has been said to donate for the treatment of cancer patients in Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital.

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