Jolly LLB 3 Faces HC Notices & Gujarat Stay Ahead of Sept 19

Intro

Days before Jolly LLB 3’s planned September 19, 2025, theatrical release, the film has encountered new legal issues. The Gujarat High Court has requested a hold on the teaser and release, while the Madhya Pradesh High Court has sent notifications to the film’s producers and actors in response to public interest petitions contesting a song and portions of the trailer. The issue highlights the conflict between artistic expression and legal considerations.

What the courts have done so far

A Jabalpur attorney filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against the song “Bhai Vakeel Hai” and a number of the film’s visuals, alleging they denigrate the court and the legal profession. The director, producers, and actors Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi have received notices from the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which is made up of Chief Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and Justice Vinay Saraf. The court has asked that they respond by the deadline it has set. The HC has also appointed the CBFC and state authorities as respondents in the matter.

In a separate appeal submitted to the Gujarat High Court, the movie’s release and the teaser’s distribution were to be temporarily suspended. The release has become more questionable due to the Gujarat hearing date, and the Gujarat court has asked the petitioner to consider the Allahabad High Court’s earlier decision, which found nothing wrong with the trailer, before proceeding.

What the petitioners say—issues raised

The complaints focus on specific phrases and visuals in the song and teaser that, according to the complainants, belittle courtroom decorum, celebrate “package deals,” and portray lawyers as dishonest. Additionally, the Jabalpur petitioner mentioned instances where artists danced in legal bands and gowns, which were seen to be disrespectful to the honor of the profession and legal vestments. These representations, according to the petition’s supporters, might erode public trust in the justice system.

Filmmakers, earlier rulings and the wider picture

Producers and proponents of creative freedom may cite prior rulings in which judges analyzed teasers and trailers and found no crimes that could be prosecuted; most notably, the Allahabad High Court previously rejected a similar argument, ruling that the trailer was not disagreeable. However, a number of petitions from several states, including Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Mumbai, Pune, and Allahabad, have emerged, indicating increased sensitivity and the possibility of inconsistent legal results in various jurisdictions.

What it means for the Sept 19 release

While hearings and notifications are still going on, short-term orders may affect how the teaser is distributed or, in rare cases, when the film is released in some places. Industry watchers note that courts usually find a middle ground between concerns about the public interest and artistic freedom; a number of earlier petitions were denied without nationwide stays. Filmmakers will most likely reply and provide their CBFC accreditation if applicable.

Key takeaways

• The MP HC has notified the actors and producers that the Jolly LLB 3 song and trailer have been the focus of many PILs.
• The petitioner has been asked to consider the earlier decisions of the Allahabad High Court, and the Gujarat High Court has been urged to issue a stay.
• Court decisions in the coming days will determine any region-specific restrictions on the film’s September 19 release date.