The order, passed by Civil Judge (Junior Division) Kuldeep Singh on April 21, restrains the production house, Movie Tunnel Productions, from releasing the film's contents until at least April 28, 2026.
The Allegation: Plagiarism of 'Akhri Yatra.com'
The legal battle was triggered by screenwriter Rajan Kumar Ratnia, who claims the film is a "substantial copy" of his own registered work:
The Claim: Ratnia, a member of the Screen Writers Association, registered his script titled Akhri Yatra.com in July 2021.
The "Confidential" Breach: The plaintiff alleges he shared his synopsis with several industry professionals within the defendants' network between 2022 and 2023 under "implied confidentiality".
The "Similarities": Upon seeing the Pitt Siyapa trailer in March 2026, Ratnia found the core plot—a protagonist starting a business based on organizing funeral events for the wealthy—to be strikingly similar to his original script.
The Court's Observation: "Prime Facie Similarity"
The court took the unusual step of viewing the trailer during the open hearing to assess the claims:
The Verdict: The judge noted that the trailer "clearly shows" a storyline involving the business of funeral events, which appears "quite similar" to the plaintiff's purported script.
The Injunction: To protect the "hard work and passion" of the writer, the court granted the ad-interim ex parte injunction, effectively stalling the May 1st promotional and theatrical rollout.
'Pitt Siyapa' Legal Status Snapshot
Feature Details Original Release Date May 1, 2026 Current Status Stayed/Stalled Court Chandigarh District Court Plaintiff Rajan Kumar Ratnia (Screenwriter) Next Hearing Date Tuesday, April 28, 2026
A Double Controversy for 'Nimmi'
Beyond the copyright dispute, the film has also faced criticism regarding its production practices:
Sacrilege Allegations: Shahi Imam Mohammad Usman Ludhianvi of Punjab has separately voiced strong condemnation, alleging that the production team conducted a nocturnal shoot that "crossed all limits of sacrilege".
Production Response: While the producers initially denied Ratnia’s claims in an April 8 legal notice, the court-ordered stay is the most significant hurdle they have faced thus far.
SantaBanta Verdict:
With the next hearing scheduled for April 28, the fate of the May 1st release hangs in the balance. If the makers of Pitt Siyapa can't provide sufficient evidence of their script's originality or reach a settlement with Ratnia, Sonam Bajwa’s return as the "Boss of Siyapa" might be postponed indefinitely. For Pollywood fans, the "Siyapa" (trouble) has officially moved from the script to the courtroom.
