Two Bollywood megastars, Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, have been stuck in a controversial case. An FIR has been filed against the two and other Hyundai officials. The case involves faulty Hyundai cars that the two actors promoted. Due to the fault, a customer in Rajasthan has faced distress and danger. This case is an example of how important celebrity endorsements are. The victim has used consumer protection laws against such big names. This case has become a matter of discussion among entertainment and legal circles.
Who filed the Case Against Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone?
The FIR was recorded by Kirti Singh, a lawyer who resides in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, who owned Hyundai Alcazar SUV bought in 2022 from Malwa Auto Sales Pvt Ltd. Kirti stated that regardless of the commercials with Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, it claimed to be a “trouble-free” vehicle; however, upon taking ownership of it, he represented that he witnessed definitive mechanical defects. Singh stated that he would press on the throttle, and the vehicle’s RPMs spiked, as did the vehicle’s speed immediately.
The distinctions happened repeatedly, and included dangers posed by odometer alerts, vibrations, and unique sounds that all led to near-miss accidents, and stated that those distinctions posed dangerous safety concerns.
Singh reiterated complaints about the same issues, but was unsuccessful, and stated that the company acknowledged the issue as a manufacturing defect that they could not remedy. Singh alleged that the company and its promotional endorsements misled him and contributed to fraudulent sales. He approached the courts, which then directed the Mathura Gate Police Station to register an FIR under Section 420 (cheating) and other relevant criminal provisions, and to act on the complaint.
The Complaint and FIR Details
The complainant, Kirti Singh, paid close to Rs 24 lakh for the Hyundai Alcazar, but has alleged that repeated technical failures with the vehicle endangered her family’s safety. Singh recounted several instances when the car’s engine light came on and described how dealerships typically addressed the issue—such as letting the car sit for an hour or running it at 2000 RPM to reset the engine system. Singh expressed concerns over the unreliable accelerator and whether the vehicle would create an unsafe driving condition. Eventually, Singh felt it necessary to file a complaint in formal proceedings naming Hyundai, dealership officials, and the brand ambassadors in referring to instances of fraud, conspiracy to commit fraud, cheating, and breach of trust.
After the complainant received directions from the court, the FIR included Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, senior corporate executives of Hyundai India, and the owners of the dealership, all of whom started a police investigation. There are charges not only under the Indian Penal Code but also under certain sections of consumer protection laws – namely, consumer rights and regarding false advertising, to acknowledge the appeal of the complainant.
How did the Public and Entertainment Industry React?
The FIR filed against Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone has generated different opinions from the public and other industry people. Some people urge that society should hold celebrities accountable for their actions and protect consumers, especially since the Supreme Court has clearly provided for this.
After the decision of the Supreme Court’s decision, people agreed that celebrities are not responsible for the failure of any product that they are promoting. It depends on the company of how they handle such mishaps with their customers.
So far, neither Shah Rukh Khan nor Deepika Padukone has made an official statement on their FIR or allegations. Hyundai India has also not made an official statement, and the police in Bharatpur are currently investigating the case. The legal process will unfold in the coming weeks or months, and it has the potential to change the treatment of celebrities in the legal framework for consumer protection in India.
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