Legal notice issued to Bollywood stars over pan masala ads

Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff have been served legal notices for allegedly misleading the public through pan masala advertisements.

According to Indian media, the Jaipur-based Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has issued notices to the three actors for endorsing the product in a way that could mislead consumers.

Additionally, a notice has been sent to Vimal Pan Masala Chairman Vimal Kumar Agarwal. The commission has summoned all four individuals on March 19, instructing them to appear either in person or through their representatives. It has also warned that failure to comply may result in a unilateral decision.

Furthermore, the commission has directed the actors and the pan masala company to submit their responses within 30 days of receiving the notice.

Media reports indicate that a Jaipur-based lawyer filed the complaint, alleging that the advertisements falsely claim the product contains saffron. According to the complaint, this misleading claim has encouraged many people to consume the unhealthy pan masala regularly, leading to massive profits for the company.