Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against Ranveer Singh in Mimicry Row

The Karnataka High Court has quashed the First Information Report (FIR) filed against actor Ranveer Singh in connection with the 'Kantara mimicry row'. The court also directed Singh to visit the Chamundeshwari temple within four weeks.

25 Apr, 07:35 — 25 Apr, 15:27

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The case stemmed from actor Ranveer Singh's alleged mimicry of a dialogue from the popular Kannada film 'Kantara'. The Karnataka High Court's decision to quash the FIR highlights the judiciary's role in balancing freedom of expression with potential defamation or insult, particularly in the context of regional cultural sensitivities.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual4d ago

Court quashes FIR against Ranveer Singh, directs him to visit Chamundi temple within four weeks

Actor Ranveer Singh's plea to quash a criminal complaint over his 'Kantara' mimicry was accepted by the Karnataka High Court. He assured the court he would visit the Chamundi Hill Temple in Mysore as an apology for his controversial remarks, with the court to record this commitment before closing the plea.

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