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Bombay High Court dismisses Palash Muchhal’s defamation case, Mane says
Vidnyan Mane says the Bombay High Court dismissed a defamation case filed against him by music composer Palash Muchhal.
Mane says the case was dismissed because of procedural deficiencies; the court’s reasoning is not provided.
The dispute began after Mane accused Muchhal of not returning ₹40 lakh that he says he invested in Muchhal’s film Nazaria, which he alleges was never completed.
Mane also made personal allegations, which Muchhal denied, and Muchhal sent him a ₹10 crore defamation notice.
Muchhal’s legal team did not respond to requests for comment.
Mane says he plans to start criminal proceedings against Muchhal and pursue other legal action.
The case is part of a wider dispute that surfaced after Muchhal and India women’s cricket captain Smriti Mandhana called off their wedding in December 2025.
Vidnyan Mane says the Bombay High Court dismissed a defamation case filed against him by music composer Palash Muchhal.
Mane says the case was dismissed over procedural deficiencies, and that he plans to start criminal proceedings against Muchhal.
Mane had accused Muchhal of cheating him over money invested in the film Nazaria; Muchhal denied Mane’s allegations and sent him a defamation notice.
The articles say Mane alleged he invested Rs 40 lakh, while one article also reports the alleged investment as Rs 25 lakh to Rs 40 lakh.
Muchhal’s legal team did not respond to requests for comment.
- Who
- Actor-producer Vidnyan Mane says the Bombay High Court dismissed music composer Palash Muchhal’s defamation case against him.
- What
- Mane says he plans to initiate criminal proceedings against Muchhal.
- When
- Mane’s statement was reported on October 30, 2026. The articles do not state when the High Court dismissed the case.
- Where
- Bombay High Court.
- Why
- Mane says the case was dismissed over procedural deficiencies. He had accused Muchhal of cheating him over an investment in the film Nazaria; Muchhal denied the allegations.
Vidnyan Mane
Palash Muchhal
Allegations
Vidnyan Mane
Mane alleges Muchhal cheated him over money invested in Nazaria and made false claims.
Palash Muchhal
Muchhal denied Mane’s allegations.
Legal dispute
Vidnyan Mane
Mane says Muchhal’s defamation case was dismissed over procedural deficiencies and says he plans criminal proceedings.
Palash Muchhal
Muchhal filed a defamation case against Mane and sent him a defamation notice; his legal team did not respond to requests for comment.
Mane says he and Muchhal met in Sangli.
Mane says he had transferred money for the film Nazaria.
Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana called off their wedding, according to the articles.
The legal dispute surfaced, according to the articles.
A Sangli Sessions court rejected Muchhal’s anticipatory bail plea, according to Times of India.
Mane said the Bombay High Court had dismissed Muchhal’s defamation case and that he planned criminal proceedings.
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Reported statement date
- October 30, 2026
- Alleged investment
- Rs 40 lakh, according to Hindustan Times
- Alternative reported amount
- Rs 25 lakh to Rs 40 lakh, according to Times of India
- Film
- Nazaria
- Defamation notice
- Rs 10 crore
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What people are saying
This verdict conveys an important message: people should not file baseless and false cases in court merely to generate publicity
No one is above the law, and compliance with judicial procedures is mandatory for everyone.
Very soon, I will initiate the necessary and appropriate judicial as well as criminal proceedings in this matter, strictly through lawful channels.