Allu Arjun’s Advocates Cite Shah Rukh Khan’s 2017 Stampede Case in Legal Defense
Hyderabad, December 13,2024 : As actor Allu Arjun faces legal challenges related to the Sandhya Theater incident, his legal team referred to a 2017 Gujarat High Court ruling in favor of Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan. The case involved a stampede at Vadodara railway station during the promotion of Shah Rukh Khan’s film Raees, which resulted in one death and several injuries.
Background of the 2017 Stampede Case
During the promotion of Raees, Shah Rukh Khan had thrown merchandise such as smiley balls and T-shirts into a crowd, leading to a stampede. Congress leader Jitendra Solanki subsequently filed a complaint against the actor, which prompted a local court to summon him. Shah Rukh Khan sought to quash the complaint, which was eventually dismissed by the Gujarat High Court.
Court’s Observations
The Gujarat High Court noted that Shah Rukh Khan had obtained proper permission from authorities for the promotional event. The court ruled that his actions could not be classified as extreme negligence or recklessness. It also stated that the stampede resulted from a combination of factors and not solely from Shah Rukh Khan’s actions.
The court emphasized that none of the injured parties or witnesses had directly filed a complaint and that the petitioner lacked a direct connection to the incident. Additionally, it highlighted the inconvenience caused to ordinary citizens by holding a trial against Shah Rukh Khan based on a baseless complaint.
Relevance to Allu Arjun’s Case
Allu Arjun’s legal team appears to be drawing parallels between his case and the Shah Rukh Khan incident, suggesting that similar principles of law should apply. This reference could strengthen their defense as the actor navigates his legal battle.
Further updates on the Sandhya Theater case and its legal proceedings are awaited.
