Criminal Case filed against Amitabh, Madhuri and Priety

FIR ordered against Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit and Preity Zinta for endorsing the famous noodles brand.

Published: Tuesday,Jun 02, 2015 13:40 PM GMT-06:00

Anita Menon

Nestle company was already caught up in the legal battle regarding its famous noodles Maggi and now even the brand ambassadors of this product are seized into this.

Bollywood celebrities who were seen endorsing Maggi include big names like Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Preity Zinta.

According to reports, a court in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, ordered an FIR to be filed against these celebs for promoting harmful food product. A criminal case was filed on Monday in a district court against the officials of Nestle Maggie noodle and these B-town stars.

The case has been filed under IPC sections 270 (malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life), 273 (sale of noxious food or drink), 276 (sale of drug as a different drug or preparation) and 420 (cheating and dishonesty).

Further proceedings will reveal up to what extent this law suit will affect these celebs.

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