Samer Wankhede's Defamation Plea Against 'Bad Cops of Bollywood' Dismissed by Delhi HC

• IRS officer Samer Wankhede's defamation petition seeking ₹2 crore in damages against Netflix and Red Chillies Entertainment has been dismissed by the Delhi High Court.
• Wankhede alleged that the web series 'Bad Cops of Bollywood', co-written and directed by Aryan Khan, misrepresented his character and damaged his image.
• The petition claimed the series negatively portrayed Wankhede, linking him to the 2021 Cordelia Cruise drugs case where he arrested Aryan Khan.
• Netflix and Red Chillies Entertainment argued the series is a creative presentation and protected by freedom of expression, not intended to defame.
• The court dismissed the petition, stating that a clear case of defamation was not established, providing relief to Netflix and Red Chillies Entertainment.

Why It Matters: Delhi High Court dismissed Samer Wankhede's defamation suit against Netflix and Red Chillies Entertainment over 'Bad Cops of Bollywood'.