Bollywood superstar Salman Khan‘s long running legal dispute with his neighbour, Ketan Kakkad, has once again come into the spotlight after the Bombay High Court made important observations during a recent hearing. The case, which has been ongoing for several years, revolves around a property dispute connected to Salman Khan’s farmhouse in Panvel and allegations made against the actor on social media platforms.
During the hearing on Thursday, the Bombay High Court questioned why individuals choose to post allegations on social media instead of taking their complaints to the appropriate authorities. The court observed that having access to social media does not give anyone the right to publish defamatory content against another person, whether they are a celebrity or not. The court also suggested that Ketan Kakkad consider removing the posts he had shared about Salman Khan. It further indicated that if similar content had been uploaded by third parties, online platforms and intermediaries should take steps to remove it.
The legal battle dates back to 2022 when Salman Khan filed a defamation suit against Ketan Kakkad. The actor alleged that several tweets, videos, and social media posts made by his neighbour contained false and damaging claims about him. According to Salman, the content was not only defamatory but also capable of creating communal tension. He claimed that the allegations were baseless, misleading, and intended to harm his reputation.
On the other hand, Ketan Kakkad alleged that Salman Khan had violated environmental regulations and blocked access to his property near the actor’s farmhouse. He also claimed that his complaints to authorities did not result in any action. These allegations became part of the larger dispute between the two parties and eventually led to court proceedings.
During the earlier stages of the case, Salman’s legal team argued that Ketan had made several serious accusations without providing evidence. These included claims linking the actor to criminal elements, comments about his religious identity, allegations of child trafficking, and other controversial statements. Salman strongly denied all the allegations and described them as imaginary and completely false.
Through his lawyer, Salman also highlighted India’s diverse culture and his own family background. He stated that his mother is Hindu, his father is Muslim, and that his family celebrates all religious festivals together. He questioned why religion was being brought into what was essentially a property dispute.
The High Court is currently hearing Salman Khan’s appeal against a previous civil court order that had denied him interim relief in the defamation case. The matter is now scheduled for further hearing on July 6.
On the professional front, Salman Khan was last seen in Sikandar and is set to appear next in Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace. He also has another upcoming film directed by Vamshi Paidipally and co starring Nayanthara.