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Karnataka HC grants interim relief to actor in local deity mockery row; warns, ‘You could be Ranveer Singh or anyone...'
- Justice M. Nagaprasanna issued an order on February 24, 2026, granting interim protection to Ranveer Singh, staying coercive action against him.
- A private complaint from Prashanth Metha prompted the registration of an FIR after Ranveer Singh mimicked Rishab Shetty's Kantara act and called the daiva a `female ghost` at IFFI Goa in November 2025.
- Senior Advocate Sajan Poovayya told the court, 'The remarks were reckless but not deliberate,' and said Singh would cooperate, while the court said it will examine mens rea.
- The court issued notice and directed the police to file objections to Singh's petition, with the matter listed for Monday.
- Bench observations highlighted public figures' influence and the need for restraint, warning that people may forget but `internet never forgets` and emphasising respect for regional religious sentiments.
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Karnataka High Court Grants Ranveer Singh Interim Relief In Kantara Case
On 24 February 2026, the Karnataka High Court issued an interim order restraining the police from taking coercive action against actor Ranveer Singh in connection with an FIR alleging he hurt religious sentiments by mimicking a sacred tradition from the film Kantara. The court directed Singh to cooperate with the ongoing investigation and scheduled the next hearing for 2 March 2026. The FIR was registered following a complaint about Singh’s rema…
Karnataka HC grants interim relief to actor in local deity mockery row; warns, ‘You could be Ranveer Singh or anyone...'
The Karnataka High Court on February 24 directed the State not to take any coercive steps against Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh in connection with an FIR registered over his alleged derogatory remarks related to the deity depiction in 'Kantara: Chapter 1.'
‘You can’t have a loose tongue at all’: Karnataka High Court grants Ranveer Singh relief until March 2
The Karnataka High Court asked Ranveer Singh to cooperate with the investigation, and observed that public figures must exercise restraint when referring to deities and regional traditions.
No Coercive Action Against Ranveer Singh, Says Karnataka HC on 'Kantara Remarks' Controversy
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. The Karnataka High Court on February 24 directed the State not to take any coercive steps against Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh in connection with an FIR registered over his alleged derogatory remarks related to the deity depiction in 'Kantara: Chapter 1.' Entertainment News | No Coercive Action Against Ranveer Singh, Says Karnataka HC on 'Kantara Remarks' Controversy.
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