The Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to stall the release of the Bollywood film Jolly LLB 3, reassuring that the judiciary is unfazed by the film's satirical content. The court rejected claims that the movie and its promotional material insulted lawyers and judges.

The petition was filed by the Association for Aiding Justice through advocate Chandrakant Gaikwad. The plea sought a stay on the film's release and the removal of the song "Bhai Vakeel Hai," which the petitioner alleged portrayed the legal fraternity in a derogatory manner. The petitioner's lawyer, Dipesh Siroya, argued that the film mocked not only lawyers but also judges, pointing to a scene where judges are addressed as "mamu," a slang term he considered derogatory and insulting to the judiciary.

A division bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad presided over the case. The bench appeared unperturbed by the allegations and even amused by the arguments presented. Addressing the petitioner's concerns, the bench remarked, "We have been facing mockery since day one. Don't worry about us," effectively dismissing the plea outright. The court's response indicated a level of comfort and familiarity with satire and parody targeting the legal profession.

The filmmakers informed the court that a similar petition had previously been filed before the Allahabad High Court, which had also rejected the plea against the film. It was also noted that earlier, the Allahabad High Court, and Madhya Pradesh High Court rejected pleas on similar ground. In Gujarat High Court, a litigant was directed to first consider the Allahabad High Court's order before pushing forward.

With the dismissal of the petition, Jolly LLB 3, starring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, is set for its scheduled theatrical release on September 19. The film has already received a U/A certificate.