Vidnyan Mane says Bombay High Court dismissed Palash Muchhal’s defamation case; claims, ‘People should not file baseless and false cases in court merely to generate publicity’
I also want the truth to become known to his family members so that they too can understand the reality of his conduct and the alleged falsehoods and see the truth behind his actions.
He said, “I intend to bring before the public the various fabricated and imaginary stories that he has narrated so far and expose how people are being misled. Vidnyan Mane also spoke of what he plans to do next.
Earlier developments in the case
Reports state that Mane has accused Muchhal of cheating him of Rs 25-40 lakh, allegedly invested in 2024-25 for the unreleased film ‘Nazariya’, starring Shreyas Talpade . The dispute escalated after a November 22, 2025, altercation. In July 2026, a Sangli Sessions court rejected his anticipatory bail plea.
Actor-producer Vidnyan Mane, a childhood friend of India women’s cricket captain Smriti Mandhana , says the Bombay High Court has dismissed a defamation case filed against him by music composer Palash Muchhal . Mane also said he now plans to start criminal proceedings against the composer. Vidnyan Mane said the order carries a larger message. Mane said, “This verdict conveys an important message: people should not file baseless and false cases in court merely to generate publicity, according to the Hindustan Times report.
The singer is Mandhana’s former fiancé. Muchhal’s legal team did not respond to requests for comment. He added that he “now plans to initiate criminal proceedings against Muchhal. Mane then filed an FIR accusing Muchhal of casteist remarks and threats under the SC/ST Act and relevant BNS sections. Muchhal has denied the allegations.