**Siddiqua Begum Khan Seeks Restraining Order Against Film ‘Haq’ Over Unauthorized Portrayal**
Siddiqua Begum Khan, daughter and legal heir of Shah Bano Begum, has approached the Madhya Pradesh High Court to restrain the release of the upcoming film *Haq*. The movie, starring Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam and directed by Suparn S. Verma, is based on the landmark 1985 Supreme Court case *Mohd Ahmed Khan vs Shah Bano Begum*. This case was pivotal in securing maintenance rights for divorced Muslim women in India.
### Legal Challenge Against *Haq*
Scheduled for release on November 7, 2025, *Haq* has come under judicial scrutiny after Siddiqua alleged that the filmmakers did not obtain consent from Shah Bano’s legal heirs before depicting her personal life. In her petition, Siddiqua claims the film distorts real-life personalities and private events, amounting to unauthorized commercial exploitation of Shah Bano’s legacy.
She further states that the film causes emotional trauma by publicly showcasing her mother’s personal struggles, which could potentially damage the family’s dignity and reputation. Siddiqua asserts that she inherited her mother’s moral and personality rights, and that the unauthorized portrayal infringes upon these rights.
### Court Proceedings
During the hearing before Justice Pranay Verma at the Indore Bench, the film’s producers, represented by Junglee Films and other legal counsel, argued that *Haq* contains a disclaimer stating it is a fictional work and not a biopic. They claimed this disclaimer exempts them from seeking consent from Shah Bano’s heirs.
The Court responded by requesting the filmmakers to produce the disclaimer on record and clarified its role in protecting individual privacy rights.
Siddiqua’s lawyer emphasized that their objection does not pertain to the depiction of the Supreme Court judgment itself—which is public record—but specifically targets the fictionalized portrayal of Shah Bano’s personal life and hardships.
### Legal Grounds and Certification Issues
The petition also highlights potential violations of the Cinematograph Act, 1952, which prohibits the certification of films that defame individuals or breach privacy. Accordingly, it calls for the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to revoke the censor certificate granted for the film’s release until proper consent is secured.
Prior to approaching the court, Siddiqua had issued a legal notice to the producers, who reportedly refused to apologize or assume legal responsibility for the lack of consent, prompting formal judicial intervention.
### Next Steps
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has adjourned the matter for further hearing after reviewing the disclaimer and other pleadings submitted by both parties.
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