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Delhi High Court Judge Reviews 'Ba***ds of Bollywood' in Sameer Wankhede Defamation Case Against Netflix
Nov 10, 2025 08:57 pm CST
IRS officer Sameer Wankhede's defamation suit against Netflix and Red Chillies Entertainment claims the series 'Ba***ds of Bollywood' portrays him negatively through a character that resembles him. The Delhi High Court judge viewed the controversial scenes as Wankhede seeks Rs 2 crore in damages, arguing the show is not satire but personal vendetta related to the 2021 Aryan Khan drug case.
Delhi High Court Fines Central Government Rs 20,000 for Concealing Facts in IRS Officer Sameer Wankhede's Promotion Case
Oct 19, 2025 11:56 am CST
The Delhi High Court has imposed a Rs 20,000 fine on the central government for concealing critical facts in IRS officer Sameer Wankhede's promotion case. The court dismissed the government's review petition of an August 28 order that directed authorities to implement Wankhede's promotion if recommended by UPSC. Wankhede, who gained notoriety during the Aryan Khan drug case, had his promotion delayed despite a favorable Central Administrative Tribunal ruling.