Quick Highlights
- Bollywood actor Salman Khan has resolved a ₹7.24 crore legal dispute with Jerai Fitness Pvt Ltd related to his fitness brand Being Strong.
- The dispute involved unpaid royalties and a settlement amount that Khan claimed Jerai Fitness owed him under a trademark licence agreement.
- Following a settlement, Khan has withdrawn his insolvency appeal filed with the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT).
When: Timeline of the legal battle and its resolution
The dispute traces back to agreements from 2018, revised in 2019, and a new contract in August 2023 that allowed Jerai Fitness to manufacture and market gym equipment under Salman Khan’s Being Strong brand. In 2024–25, Khan alleged that Jerai defaulted on payments worth ₹7.24 crore, including ₹1.63 crore in prior dues. The NCLT dismissed his insolvency plea in May 2025, citing genuine payment disputes, prompting Khan to appeal to the NCLAT. By October 2025, both sides had settled, and on October 8, Khan withdrew his appeal.
Where: Key legal venues and parties involved
The case was first heard by the NCLT Mumbai bench, which dismissed Khan’s plea in May, citing disputed claims. Khan then appealed to the NCLAT for review. The dispute with Jerai Fitness Pvt Ltd, the gym equipment manufacturer, centred on their licence to use the Being Strong trademark.
What: Nature of the disagreement and the contractual terms
Under the licence deal, Jerai Fitness could produce and sell gym equipment under the Being Strong brand for a minimum of ₹3 crore annually or 3% of net sales, whichever was higher. Khan alleged Jerai defaulted on ₹7.24 crore in royalties and a one-time settlement due before March 2023. Jerai countered that some invoices were issued after termination notices and claimed Khan delayed approvals and promotions under the contract.
How: Settlement process and legal outcome
After the NCLT’s May 2025 dismissal, Khan appealed to the NCLAT seeking insolvency proceedings under the IBC. Both parties later settled, filing consent terms in early October. Khan’s counsel confirmed the settlement payment had been made, and on October 8, 2025, the NCLAT recorded the agreement, allowing him to withdraw the appeal and close the case.
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