Bombay HC restrains Vidnyan Mane from making defamatory remarks about Palaash Muchhal; here's what unfolded inside court

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has stepped into a high-profile defamation dispute involving music composer Palaash Muchhal, issuing a restraining order against Vidnyan Mane over alleged defamatory remarks made against the singer-composer.Palaash Muchhal's advocate, Shreyansh Mithare, described the court’s decision as a “relief” and called for a detailed investigation into Mane’s claims, according to news agency ANI.“There has been a lot of controversy about Palaash Muchhal, especially surrounding his marriage. But now both the families have chosen their own paths, and Palaash is trying to move on with his life. This controversy is not about the two parties but from a third party.

A man named Vidnyan Mane from Mumbai's Sangli has claimed to have given Rs 40 lakhs to Palaash for making a film. He also claimed that the money has not been returned,” Mithare said.According to the advocate, Mane’s remarks amount to a personal attack, and the statements circulated in the media have harmed the composer’s reputation.“Vidnyan Mane has made some defamatory statements in the media. He has also made some allegations about Palaash's marriage.

This is a personal attack on Palaash. We had sent him a defamation notice of Rs 10 crores. After he didn't stop making such statements, we reached out to the High Court, which has now issued a restraining order. The court has restrained Mane from talking about Palaash and his family to the media until the case is decided,” Mithare said.The court has directed Vidnyan Mane to submit a statement along with supporting evidence and explain his position on March 11.“I think that the third person, Vidnyan Mane, must be investigated on the basis of what he is saying and why he is doing it. Palaash is a strong boy and is mentally prepared to fight the matter legally,” Mithare added.