Salman Khan Controversy: Actor Responds to Questions Around Pan Masala Debate

Salman Khan has now issued a major statement in the ongoing controversy surrounding the pan masala advertisement. During the hearing of the complaint filed against the actor, his lawyer clarified in court that Salman Khan never advertised pan masala. He only advertised silver-coated cardamom, which legally does not fall under the category of pan masala. The lawyer called the complaint "unnecessary harassment."

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The lawyer said, "Salman Khan is being harassed unnecessarily." (Salman Khan Controversy)

Ashish Dubey, the lawyer representing Salman Khan, reiterated in court that his client has been unfairly dragged into this case. He stated, "Salman Khan has neither advertised gutkha nor pan masala. He has only promoted silver-coated cardamom, which in no way falls under the category of pan masala. Therefore, the basis of the complaint against him is flawed." According to Dubey, a complaint filed on this basis cannot stand, as the product categories are completely different.

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Questions raised on the action of Consumer Commission

The lawyer also stated in court that the Consumer Commission lacks the authority to take action in this matter. According to him, Salman Khan is not the manufacturer of the product, nor does he provide any services, so making him a party to this case is legally invalid. He clearly stated that the Consumer Commission's action exceeds its jurisdiction.

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What was the allegation in the complaint? ( masala advertisement row )

A few weeks ago, Kota BJP leader and lawyer Inder Mohan Singh Honey filed a complaint against Salman Khan and a pan masala company.
The complaint claimed that Salman Khan's advertisement misleads the public. It's impossible to put real saffron in a 5-rupee pouch. The advertisement is misleading and misinforms consumers. Further hearings on this complaint are underway in the Kota Consumer Court.

Cardamom vs. Pan Masala – Why is this difference important? (Salman Khan Pan Masala Advertisement Row)

The most important aspect of the lawyer's statement is that the company had Salman Khan promote "cardamom," not pan masala. Legally, pan masala is considered a tobacco or similar product, while cardamom is a flavoring product classified as food-safe. The different categories weaken the basis for the complaint.

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Next hearing on December 9

The next hearing in this case will be held in the Kota Consumer Court on December 9. All eyes are now on the court's decision regarding the product category, the nature of the advertisement, and legal responsibility.

FAQs

1. What was the complaint against Salman Khan for?

The complaint alleged that Salman Khan's advertisement for pan masala was misleading the public

2. What did Salman Khan's lawyer say in court?

Advocate Ashish Dubey said that Salman Khan has not advertised paan masala, but silver-coated cardamom, which does not fall in the paan masala category.

3. Does cardamom come under the category of pan masala?

No, cardamom is a flavouring product and does not fall under the category of pan masala or gutkha.

4. Who filed the complaint?

The complaint was filed by Kota BJP leader and lawyer Inder Mohan Singh Honey .

5. What was alleged in the complaint?

The complaint claimed that it was impossible for a Rs 5 pouch to contain “real saffron”, hence the advertisement was misleading and caused confusion among the people.

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