The Bombay High Court has taken a tough stance while hearing the defamation petition of musician and filmmaker Palash Muchhal. The court has restrained producer Vigyan Mane from making any alleged defamatory statement against Palash Muchhal. The court passed this interim order considering the seriousness of the case.
This case is related to the allegations of Mane, who had accused Palash Muchhal of financial fraud and made claims related to his personal life. Mane alleged that Muchhal had taken around Rs 40 lakh from him and did not return the amount. He had also given statements about Muchhal’s personal relationships on social media and other platforms.
Palash Muchhal has denied these allegations and called them false and defamatory. His lawyer said before the court that the allegations made without any concrete evidence are causing serious damage to his personal reputation, social image and professional career. It was also argued that his repeated public statements had caused him mental and social problems.
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Hearing the case, the Bombay High Court prima facie observed that if such allegations were not curbed, they could cause irreparable harm. On this basis, the Court directed Vidyaan Mane not to make or publish any objectionable, defamatory or unverified statement against Palash Muchhal on any platform. The court further said that freedom of speech cannot be used to harm a person’s reputation, especially when there is no evidence.
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Palash Muchhal has also filed a defamation case against Vidyan Mane demanding damages of Rs 10 crore. The High Court has directed Mane to file his reply within two weeks. The next hearing of the case is scheduled for March 11, 2026.