The Delhi High Court deferred Salman Khan's plea seeking an urgent stay on the production, promotion and release of the film “Kala Hiran: Battle for Legacy” and issued a notice to the makers of the film, according to reports by bluesky and The Hindu.

Salman Khan alleged that the filmmakers used a look‑alike resembling him and styled the character with his distinctive bracelet, and that the film’s promotional campaign used his name to generate attention, which he said could have a negative impact on his public image and ongoing legal proceedings, as reported by The Hindu and CurrentIndia.com.

Advocate Nizam Pasha submitted that a poster released on May 29 showed an individual resembling Salman Khan, including his distinctive bracelet, according to The Hindu.

Producer Amit Jani sent a legal notice to actor Govind Namdev demanding a public apology within seven days and Rs 50 lakh in damages, as reported by the Times of India. Govind Namdev publicly expressed disappointment and concern over the teaser of “Kala Hiran”, also reported by the Times of India.

The Times of India noted that the film “Kala Hiran” is inspired by Salman Khan's 1998 blackbuck poaching case.