Superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn are facing a legal issue for promoting tobacco brand.
Responding to a contempt petition, Deputy Solicitor General SB Pandey informed the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court that the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) served notices to actors Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn for endorsing tobacco companies.
Advocate Motilal Yadav had filed a petition raising issues concerning the alleged participation of celebrities, especially 'Padma Awardees', in advertisements or endorsements of certain products or items which are harmful to the health of the public at large. Responding to the notice, the Deputy Solicitor General told the bench of Justice Rajesh Singh Chauhan that show cause notices were issued to actors Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn on October 20. He further said that Amitabh Bachchan had sent a legal notice to the tobacco company which showed his advertisement, although he had cancelled his contract.
As per reports, the court has fixed the next hearing for May 9, 2024.
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