A district court in Chandigarh has issued a pre-cognisance notice to Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s Being Human Foundation, his sister Alvira Khan Agnihotri, and the directors of Style Quotient Jewellery Pvt Ltd in connection with a cheating complaint linked to a Being Human jewellery franchise.
According to a report in Live Law, Judicial Magistrate Dr Ambika Sharma passed the order while directing the accused to appear during the pre-cognisance stage of the proceedings. The order stated, “This court deems it appropriate to issue notice to accused persons as per Proviso to Section 223 BNSS at pre- cognizance stage. Therefore, notice to accused persons be issued for 05.10.2026 on filing of RC/AD.”
The complaint was filed by Chandigarh-based businessman Arun Gupta, who alleged that he invested nearly Rs 3 crore to establish a Being Human jewellery showroom after being assured that the venture would be financially rewarding.
According to the complaint, Gupta spent more than Rs 1 crore on setting up the showroom and fulfilled all the obligations outlined in his agreement with Style Quotient Jewellery Pvt Ltd, the licensed marketer of Being Human jewellery.
However, Gupta alleged that after the showroom became operational, the promised business support was never provided. He further claimed that the supply of jewellery became irregular, affecting the store's operations and causing financial losses.
The complaint also states that the supply outlet has remained closed since February 2020, leading to disruptions in inventory and a decline in sales. Gupta has claimed that the resulting losses amount to several crores.
Additionally, Gupta alleged that he had been assured Salman would inaugurate the showroom. However, actor Aayush Sharma, Salman Khan’s brother-in-law, attended the launch instead. He further claimed that six individuals associated with the company had misrepresented the business opportunity, leading him to make the investment.
The matter is currently at the pre-cognisance stage, and the court has issued notices to the accused persons. Further proceedings are scheduled for October 5, 2026.
Salman has not reacted to the case in any way yet.
