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A legal controversy has emerged surrounding the upcoming Indian film Haq starring Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam. The film set to release on November 7 2025 has been petitioned against by Shah Banos family who claim that the movie misrepresents Sharia law and hurts the sentiments of the Muslim community. What is the matter? Shah Banos family has filed a petition in the Indore High Court seeking an immediate stay on the release of the film Haq starring Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam. The family alleges that the filmmakers failed to obtain necessary permissions or legal rights before depicting Shah Banos story in the movie. According to the familys counsel Advocate Tousif Warsi the films portrayal of Shah Banos story is unauthorized and misrepresents the facts potentially hurting the sentiments of the Muslim community. The petition claims that the films depiction of Sharia law is misogynistic and misleading and the family is seeking relief due to defamation and violation of personality and publicity rights. The inspiration of Haq The movie Haq is inspired by the landmark judgment of the Supreme Court in Mohd. Ahmed Khan vs. Shah Bano Begum case which recognized a Muslim womans right to maintenance under Indian law. The films director Suparn Varma has stated that the movie is a fictional work inspired by multiple cases and not a direct adaptation of Shah Banos story. Emraan Hashmi who plays the role of Abbas Khan has defended the film saying it doesnt malign Muslims or point fingers at any community. The decision of court The Indore High Court is expected to hear the matter soon. The films producers represented by Hitesh Jain Parinaam Law and Ameet Naik of Naik & Naik are awaiting the courts decision. Despite the controversy the trailer has received positive reviews for its powerful courtroom drama and social themes. Story Highlights Shah Banos family files a petition in the Indore High Court seeking a stay on the films release citing defamation and violation of personality and publicity rights. The family alleges that the films portrayal of Shah Banos story is unauthorized and misrepresents the facts potentially hurting the sentiments of the Muslim community. The films director claims that the movie is a fictional work inspired by multiple cases and not a direct adaptation of Shah Banos story. The Indore High Court is expected to hear the matter soon and the courts decision will determine the films fate. The controversy surrounding Haq highlights the delicate balance between creative expression and sensitivity towards religious and cultural norms.