A major controversy has erupted over the upcoming film Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy, which is reportedly inspired by the 1998 blackbuck poaching case. Salman Khan's legal team has issued a notice seeking to halt the film's release, alleging violations of personality and publicity rights.

The dispute centres on promotional material that allegedly features a character resembling the Bollywood star, sparking a legal showdown between the actor and the filmmakers. As the battle intensifies, questions are being raised about creative freedom, public figures' rights and the limits of cinematic inspiration.

Salman Khan Moves Against 'Kala Hiran' Film Inspired By Blackbuck Case 

As Salman Khan gears up for a mega-release of his upcoming film <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-salman-khan-starrer-race-3-satellite-rights-sold-for-a-whopping-amount-143838">Race 3</a> on Friday, there is news that his life is in danger. Haryana Police’s Special Task Force recently arrested shooter Sampat Nehra who was assigned to attack and shoot the superstar.&nbsp;

The police now have news that allies of Sampat are still in the open and will carry out the impending task. The cops fear that these people can still target Salman, and have, therefore, alerted the Mumbai police about the same. There are reportedly three other shooters. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-shah-rukh-khan-salman-khan-have-an-eid-surprise-for-their-fans-read-details-inside-144065">Also read:&nbsp;Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan have an Eid surprise for their fans, read details inside!</a>

According to a report published in a website, a police official said, "Three of his sharpshooters – Raju, Akshay and Ankit – are on the run and as of now we do not have their location or an idea about their whereabouts. These men pose potential danger to Salman Khan.” <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-pravin-togadia-associate-declares-rs-2-lakh-reward-for-anyone-slapping-salman-khan-141620">Also read:&nbsp;Pravin Togadia associate announces Rs 2 lakh reward for anyone slapping Salman Khan</a> 
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The Haryana Police also revealed that the trio had planned to free Sampat on Monday when he was being taken to the court. They added, “Due to this we made elaborate arrangements and changed the vehicles in which Sampat was being taken at regular intervals. The security was also beefed up so that the gangsters are unable to carry out their actions.” 
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After the alert, the Mumbai police have beefed up the security around Salman. &nbsp; 
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A senior police official said that Salman is provided with personal bodyguards all the time, and also, armed policemen are stationed around his apartment and sets.&nbsp; 
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Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi threatened to kill Salman in January over the blackbuck case.&nbsp;

Salman Khan was recently said to be on the target of the gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. His ally Sampat Nehra who was appointed to shoot Salman was arrested by the Haryana police.

As Salman Khan gears up for a mega-release of his upcoming film Race 3 on Friday, there is news that his life is in danger. Haryana Police’s Special Task Force recently arrested shooter Sampat Nehra who was assigned to attack and shoot the superstar. The police now have news that allies of Sampat are still in the open and will carry out the impending task. The cops fear that these people can still target Salman, and have, therefore, alerted the Mumbai police about the same. There are reportedly three other shooters. Also read: Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan have an Eid surprise for their fans, read details inside! According to a report published in a website, a police official said, "Three of his sharpshooters – Raju, Akshay and Ankit – are on the run and as of now we do not have their location or an idea about their whereabouts. These men pose potential danger to Salman Khan.” Also read: Pravin Togadia associate announces Rs 2 lakh reward for anyone slapping Salman Khan The Haryana Police also revealed that the trio had planned to free Sampat on Monday when he was being taken to the court. They added, “Due to this we made elaborate arrangements and changed the vehicles in which Sampat was being taken at regular intervals. The security was also beefed up so that the gangsters are unable to carry out their actions.” After the alert, the Mumbai police have beefed up the security around Salman. A senior police official said that Salman is provided with personal bodyguards all the time, and also, armed policemen are stationed around his apartment and sets. Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi threatened to kill Salman in January over the blackbuck case.

Haryana Police say Salman in danger, tell Mumbai counterparts to be on high alert

Jodhpur<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/friends-visit-salman-khans-house-as-actor-spends-night-in-jail-128686"> court today reserved the order</a> for&nbsp;Bollywood star Salman Khan's bail plea in the Blackbuck poaching case.

The <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/qaidi-no-106-salman-given-dal-roti-in-jail-128652">court will hear Salman's bail </a>plea again on Saturday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Salman's sisters along with his bodyguard were&nbsp;present as the bail plea was being heard in court.

Meanwhile, Mahesh Bora, Salman Khan's lawyer told reporters that he was receiving threatening SMSes and internet calls warning him not to appear for the Bollywood star's bail hearing.

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Salman&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/qaidi-no-106-salman-given-dal-roti-in-jail-128652">Khan was handed out a 5-year prison&nbsp;</a>sentence by the court, however, the other stars in the case - Saif Khan, Neelam, Tabu and Sonali Bendre - were acquitted.

Salman was sentenced under Section 51 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act and others under Section 51 read with Section 149 (unlawful assembly) of the Indian Penal Code. The Bollywood superstar was also slapped with a penalty of Rs 10,000.

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Salman was sentenced under Section 51 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act and others under Section 51 read with Section 149 (unlawful assembly) of the Indian Penal Code.

Jodhpur court today reserved the order for Bollywood star Salman Khan's bail plea in the Blackbuck poaching case. The court will hear Salman's bail plea again on Saturday. Salman's sisters along with his bodyguard were present as the bail plea was being heard in court. Meanwhile, Mahesh Bora, Salman Khan's lawyer told reporters that he was receiving threatening SMSes and internet calls warning him not to appear for the Bollywood star's bail hearing. Yesterday I got threatening SMSes and internet calls warning me not to appear for Salman Khan in bail hearing today: Mahesh Bora,Salman's Counsel #BlackBuckCase #JodhpurCourt pic.twitter.com/1oceG8uXQY — ANI (@ANI) April 6, 2018 × Also Read: Bollywood defends 'Bhai' Salman Khan, cite his 'humanitarian work' Salman Khan was handed out a 5-year prison sentence by the court, however, the other stars in the case - Saif Khan, Neelam, Tabu and Sonali Bendre - were acquitted. Salman was sentenced under Section 51 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act and others under Section 51 read with Section 149 (unlawful assembly) of the Indian Penal Code. The Bollywood superstar was also slapped with a penalty of Rs 10,000.

Blackbuck poaching case: Jodhpur Court reserves Salman Khan's bail plea order, hearing again tomorrow

Bollywood actor Salman Khan found guilty in 1998 blackbuck poaching case. Other actors accused in the case including Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Neelam and Sonali Bendre have been acquitted.

The verdict was declared at Jodhpur court&nbsp;amidst high security.&nbsp;

After the verdict, Gen Secy of Bishnoi Tiger Force said,&nbsp;"This case was registered because of Bishnoi community efforts. We had to do dharna to get the report lodged."

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/meet-the-bishnois-the-community-that-kept-the-blackbuck-case-against-salman-going-for-20-years-128484">Also read: Meet the Bishnois: The community that kept the case going for 20 years</a>

According to the case, Salman Khan and others were accused of killing two blackbucks in Bhagoda ki Dhani in Kankani village near Jodhpur on the night of October 1, 1998 -- during the shooting of their film Hum Saath Saath Hain. They were&nbsp;charged under Section 51 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act.&nbsp;The trial of the case has been in progress for the last 20 years.

Public Prosecutor Bhawani Singh Bhati had said that all of them were in a gypsy car that night after wrapping the shoot for ongoing film Hum Saath Saath Hain. Salman was in the driving seat while others incited him to indulge in the act. Salman then spotted a herd of black bucks, shot at and killed two of them that night.&nbsp;

Salman's counsel, however, had said that the prosecution had engaged in tampering and fabricating evidence as well as roping in fake witnesses to prove its case.

The blackbuck is an endangered antelope species native to the Indian subcontinent. The species is protected under Schedule 1 of the Indian Wildlife Act. Before Independence, blackbucks were extensively hunted in the princely states of India due to which their population has been declining continuously. These animals are mainly hunted for their skin.

The conviction comes as a big blow to Bollywood as there is almost Rs 500 crores riding on him with films like Remo D'Souza's Race 3, Bharat by Ali Abbas Zafar, Dabbang 3 in the pipeline.&nbsp;

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Bollywood actors Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Sonali Bendre and Neelam Kothari have been charged under Section 51 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act for killing two blackbucks while shooting for their film 'Hum Saath Saath Hain'.

Bollywood actor Salman Khan found guilty in 1998 blackbuck poaching case. Other actors accused in the case including Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Neelam and Sonali Bendre have been acquitted. The verdict was declared at Jodhpur court amidst high security. After the verdict, Gen Secy of Bishnoi Tiger Force said, "This case was registered because of Bishnoi community efforts. We had to do dharna to get the report lodged." Also read: Meet the Bishnois: The community that kept the case going for 20 years According to the case, Salman Khan and others were accused of killing two blackbucks in Bhagoda ki Dhani in Kankani village near Jodhpur on the night of October 1, 1998 -- during the shooting of their film Hum Saath Saath Hain. They were charged under Section 51 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act. The trial of the case has been in progress for the last 20 years. Public Prosecutor Bhawani Singh Bhati had said that all of them were in a gypsy car that night after wrapping the shoot for ongoing film Hum Saath Saath Hain. Salman was in the driving seat while others incited him to indulge in the act. Salman then spotted a herd of black bucks, shot at and killed two of them that night. Salman's counsel, however, had said that the prosecution had engaged in tampering and fabricating evidence as well as roping in fake witnesses to prove its case. The blackbuck is an endangered antelope species native to the Indian subcontinent. The species is protected under Schedule 1 of the Indian Wildlife Act. Before Independence, blackbucks were extensively hunted in the princely states of India due to which their population has been declining continuously. These animals are mainly hunted for their skin. The conviction comes as a big blow to Bollywood as there is almost Rs 500 crores riding on him with films like Remo D'Souza's Race 3, Bharat by Ali Abbas Zafar, Dabbang 3 in the pipeline.

Blackbuck poaching case verdict: Salman Khan convicted

A Jodhpur court will announce the verdict in the Salman Khan blackbuck case on April 5.

Apart from Salman, actors Saif Ali Khan, Neelam, Tabu, Sonali Bendre as well as Dushyant Singh are accused in the case.

Final arguments on both sides have been completed in the Chief Judicial Magistrate Rural Court in Jodhpur.

The Jodhpur Chief Judicial Magistrate Court on Wednesday under Jodhpur District Presiding Officer Devkumar Khatri issued the date for the decision in the 20-year-old black deer hunting case.

Apart from Salman's lawyer Hastimal Saraswat, lawyers of all other parties were present in the court hearing today.

During the shooting of Sooraj Barjatya's movie, 'Hum Saath Saath Hain' in 1999, Salman allegedly went on a shooting expedition along with Saif, Neelam, Bendre and Tabu, killing two blackbucks in Kankani village in Rajasthan.

Following protests by the local Bishnoi community, a case was later filed against Salman and the other actors.

Apart from Salman, actors Saif Ali Khan, Neelam, Tabu, Sonali Bendre as well as Dushyant Singh are accused in the case

A Jodhpur court will announce the verdict in the Salman Khan blackbuck case on April 5. Apart from Salman, actors Saif Ali Khan, Neelam, Tabu, Sonali Bendre as well as Dushyant Singh are accused in the case. Final arguments on both sides have been completed in the Chief Judicial Magistrate Rural Court in Jodhpur. The Jodhpur Chief Judicial Magistrate Court on Wednesday under Jodhpur District Presiding Officer Devkumar Khatri issued the date for the decision in the 20-year-old black deer hunting case. Apart from Salman's lawyer Hastimal Saraswat, lawyers of all other parties were present in the court hearing today. During the shooting of Sooraj Barjatya's movie, 'Hum Saath Saath Hain' in 1999, Salman allegedly went on a shooting expedition along with Saif, Neelam, Bendre and Tabu, killing two blackbucks in Kankani village in Rajasthan. Following protests by the local Bishnoi community, a case was later filed against Salman and the other actors.

Blackbuck case: Jodhpur court to announce verdict on April 5

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