**Salman Khan Summoned by Consumer Court Over Alleged Misleading ‘Pan Masala’ Advertisements**

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has found himself embroiled in a legal controversy after a consumer court issued a notice regarding his appearance in advertisements for a pan masala brand. The complaint, filed by senior BJP leader and Rajasthan High Court advocate Inder Mohan Singh Honey, accuses both the actor and the product’s manufacturer of misleading promotions.

### The Allegations

Honey claims the advertisements deceptively promote the product as “saffron-infused cardamom” and “saffron-infused pan masala.” He points out that genuine saffron costs about Rs. 4 lakh per kilogram, making it implausible for such an ingredient to feature in a product priced at just Rs. 5.

He further remarked, “Salman Khan is a role model for many people. We have filed a complaint against this in the Kota Consumer Court, and notices have been issued for a hearing. Celebrities or film stars in other countries don’t even promote cold drinks, but here they are promoting tobacco and pan masala. I urge them not to spread the wrong message to the youth, as pan masala is one of the leading causes of mouth cancer.”

### Court Proceedings

Following the complaint, the Kota Consumer Court has formally issued notices to Salman Khan and the manufacturer, requesting their responses ahead of the next hearing, which is scheduled for November 27. At present, neither Khan nor the company has publicly responded to the court’s notice.

It’s important to clarify that while Salman Khan has appeared in advertisements for the brand’s elaichi (cardamom) product, he has not featured in ads for the pan masala product itself. The company manufactures both items under the same brand name.

### The Road Ahead

The upcoming hearing will determine whether the promotional claims are unfair to consumers and whether Salman Khan’s involvement could lead to further legal implications.

**Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.**

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