A Judicial Magistrate First Class court in Chandigarh has issued official notices to actor Salman Khan and several co-accused following a complaint submitted by local businessman Arun Gupta. The judicial notice has been served to Style Quotient Jewellery Private Limited, Prasad Bindu Madhav, Santosh Srivastava, Being Human Foundation, Salman Khan, and Alvira Khan Agnihotri. All the named entities and individuals have been directed to present their formal response before the court by October 5. In the event that the court finds their explanation unsatisfactory, formal summons may subsequently be issued against them.
Background of the Rs 3 Crore Business Deal
According to the complainant Arun Gupta, a resident of Manimajra in Chandigarh, his interaction with Salman Khan took place a few years ago on the sets of the reality show Big Boss in Mumbai. During their meeting, discussions took place regarding opening a new commercial outlet in Chandigarh, with an assurance that the actor would personally attend the store opening. Relying on this commitment, the businessman invested an amount of Rs 3 crore in 2018 to establish the showroom in Manimajra. However, when the inauguration took place, Salman Khan did not visit Chandigarh and instead sent his brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri, who is married to his sister Alvira.
Allegations of Stopped Supplies and Shut Offices
The complainant stated that a formal business agreement had been executed with the jewellery venture. Despite the contract, the enterprise abruptly ceased sending inventory and goods to the outlet after an initial period. When Arun Gupta attempted to reach out to the management, he discovered that both the physical corporate office and the official website of the firm had been shut down. Following the operational closure and monetary setback, a complaint was lodged with the Chandigarh Police targeting the company officials and Salman Khan.
Previous Police Inquiry Notice in 2021
Prior to the current judicial proceeding, the UT Police had also issued a notice to Salman Khan in 2021 during their initial investigation. At that time, the actor had communicated his response to the law enforcement authorities via email. The upcoming court hearing on October 5 will determine the next legal course of action based on the replies submitted by the noticees.
