Singer-filmmaker Palaash Muchhal had earlier filed a legal lawsuit against actor-producer Vidnyan Mane for defaming him. The latter had accused the singer of cheating him financially. He also made strong statements about Palaash Muchhal`s cancelled wedding with cricketer Smriti Mandhana. Now, Palaash has received interim relief in the ongoing lawsuit from the Bombay High Court.
Bombay HC grants relief to Palaash Muchhal
As per the latest development in the case, the Bombay High Court has issued an order against Vidnyan Mane in the Rs 10 crore defamation case. Palash`s lawyer, Shreyansh R Mithar,e confirmed the news to Hindustan Times. Meanwhile, the court has also reportedly restrained Vidnyan from making any further statements regarding Palaash since it can harm his reputation. Palaash`s lawyer says this is a positive step in their case, adding that the next hearing in the matter is scheduled for March 11.
Palaash had earlier reacted to Vidnyan`s claims via a note on social media, revealing that the legal notice was sent by his lawyer, Shreyansh Mithare. He wrote, “A legal notice for defamation of Rs 10 crore has been sent by my lawyer Shreyansh Mithare to Sangli-based Vidnyan Mane for his false, outrageous and highly defamatory accusations made against me.”
Addressing the accusations and dismissing Mane`s claim, he wrote, “In light of the allegations made by Sangli-based Vidnyan Mane on social media, I wish to state that these claims against me are entirely baseless and factually incorrect.”
Vidnyan Mane`s allegations
Vidnyan Mane had claimed that he was cheated by Palaash of Rs 40 lakh, while also accusing him of being unfaithful to Smriti. According to PTI, Mane had approached police in Maharashtra`s Sangli district alleging that he was cheated by Palaash. The complaint stated that the two met in December 2023, where Vidnyan showed interest in co-producing Palaash`s film Nazaria. Vidnyan had allegedly given Rs 40 lakh to Palaash for the film till March 2025. However, when the film was not completed and he asked for his money back, he got no response.
Vidnyan also alleged that Palaash cheated on Smriti Mandhana during their wedding festivities, adding that the singer was beaten by Indian women cricketers for the same.
