Jolly LLB 3 Lands in Legal Trouble: Pune Court Issues Summons to Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi
Jolly LLB 3 Lands in Legal Trouble: Pune Court Issues Summons to Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi
Pune, August 20 – Bollywood’s upcoming courtroom drama Jolly LLB 3 has run into controversy ahead of its release. A Pune civil court has issued summons to actors Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi following a petition filed by lawyers Adv. Wajed Khan (Bidkar) and Adv. Ganesh Mhaske.
Petition Filed in Pune Court
The petitioners alleged that the film makes “derogatory and indecent jokes” about lawyers and judges, thereby tarnishing the image of the legal profession. The petitioner also objected to the use of the slang word “mamu” in reference to judges, claiming it amounts to disrespect and lowers the dignity of the judiciary. They also objected to the film’s teaser, where Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi appeared in lawyer’s attire (band), claiming that such promotional tactics on electronic media demean advocates and the judiciary.
Seeking an injunction, the petitioners demanded that the film be restrained from release. The case has been registered under R.C.S. No. 878/2024.
Court’s Order
Taking serious note of the plea, 12th Junior Civil Judge J. G. Pawar directed Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi to appear before the court on August 28, 2025. The producers and other actors have also been served summons. The next hearing is expected to determine whether the film’s release could be stalled.
Film’s Background
Directed by Subhash Kapoor, Jolly LLB 3 brings both Akshay Kumar (as Jagdishwar Mishra) and Arshad Warsi (as Jagdish Tyagi) together in the franchise for the first time. The film also stars Saurabh Shukla, Huma Qureshi, and Amrita Rao, blending satire, social commentary, and courtroom comedy. It is slated for release on September 19, 2025.
Previous Objections
The controversy isn’t new. Earlier this month, lawyers in Ajmer also raised objections, accusing the Jolly LLB series of insulting the judiciary. With Pune court’s summons, the legal troubles have deepened, putting the film’s release under uncertainty. The hearing on August 28 could play a decisive role in its fate.
