A court in Chandigarh has issued notices to Bollywood actor Salman Khan, Alvira Khan Agnihotri, the Being Human Foundation, and several other respondents in connection with a complaint filed by a local businessman over an alleged franchise-related dispute.
The matter came up before the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMIC) court, which directed the respondents to submit their replies. The next hearing in the case has been scheduled for October 5.
What the Case Is About
The complaint was filed by Arun Gupta, a Chandigarh-based businessman, who alleges that he suffered financial losses after investing in a Being Human franchise business.
According to the complaint, Gupta invested approximately ₹3 crore in 2018 to establish a showroom in Manimajra, Chandigarh after entering into a business arrangement connected to the Being Human brand.
He claims that Salman Khan had agreed during a meeting in Mumbai to attend the showroom’s inauguration. However, according to the complainant, the actor did not attend the event, and another representative attended instead.
Allegations Made by the Complainant
The complainant has further alleged that after the showroom began operations, the company eventually stopped supplying products. He also claims that the company’s offices and website later became inactive, leaving franchise partners without adequate communication.
Gupta has stated that he attempted to contact the concerned parties regarding the business but was unable to obtain a satisfactory response.
These allegations form part of the complaint currently before the court. They have not been established as facts by the court.
Court Seeks Responses
The Chandigarh court has reportedly issued notices to the following respondents:
- Salman Khan
- Alvira Khan Agnihotri
- Being Human Foundation
- Style Quotient Jewellery Pvt. Ltd.
- Prasad Bindu Madhav
- Santosh Srivastava
The respondents have been directed to file their replies before the court on the next date of hearing.
At this stage, the issuance of a notice is a procedural step that allows the respondents an opportunity to present their side before the court considers any further action.
Earlier Developments
According to the complainant, a complaint had previously been submitted to the Chandigarh Police regarding the matter. Reports indicate that in 2021, the police had issued a notice to Salman Khan, to which a response was reportedly submitted via email.
The current proceedings before the JMIC court are separate from that earlier development and are part of the ongoing legal process.
Case Status
The matter is currently pending before the Chandigarh court. No findings have been made regarding the allegations, and the respondents are expected to present their replies on the scheduled hearing date.
Hunterfly will continue to monitor the proceedings and provide updates as official information becomes available.
