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Entertainment / Mon, 13 Jul 2026 Bar and Bench

Sangli court denies anticipatory bail to filmmaker Palash Muchhal in SC/ST case

Additional Sessions Judge VD Nimbalkar passed the order on July 10, rejecting Muchhal's plea. The FIR against Muchhal was lodged by on a complaint by one Vidnyan on May 4, 2026. It alleges that in December 2024, the complainant paid ₹25 lakh to Muchhal to finance a film, on the understanding that he would receive ₹40 lakh after completion, but the money was never returned. Vidnyan claimed to be acquainted with Muchhal through India cricketer Smriti Mandhana and her father. In his complaint, Vidnyan alleged that he repeatedly demanded repayment, including around the time of a proposed marriage between Muchhal and Mandhana in November 2025.

Additional Sessions Judge VD Nimbalkar passed the order on July 10, rejecting Muchhal's plea.

The FIR against Muchhal was lodged by on a complaint by one Vidnyan on May 4, 2026. It alleges that in December 2024, the complainant paid ₹25 lakh to Muchhal to finance a film, on the understanding that he would receive ₹40 lakh after completion, but the money was never returned.

Vidnyan claimed to be acquainted with Muchhal through India cricketer Smriti Mandhana and her father. In his complaint, Vidnyan alleged that he repeatedly demanded repayment, including around the time of a proposed marriage between Muchhal and Mandhana in November 2025.

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