‘Kantara’ tradition row: Court quashes FIR against Ranveer Singh, directs him to visit Chamundi temple within four weeks | –

Amid the success of Dhurandhar 2, Ranveer ran into trouble for copying Kantara. An FIR was filed against the actor and Ranveer later submitted an apology affidavit. He also assured the court that he would visit Chamundi temple and apologize.

As per the latest update on the case, on Saturday, the Karnataka High Court accepted his assertion that he would visit the Chamundi Hill Temple in Mysore as a gesture of apology for his controversial tradition associated with ‘Kantara’. Justice M Nagaprasanna said he would issue orders closing Singh’s petition after recording his apology and commitment to visit the temple. The court also indicated that the visit must take place within four weeks.“While disposing, I will record that he will do so in the next four weeks,” the judge said, according to the Bar and Bench website.The case stems from a petition filed by Singh seeking to quash a criminal complaint against him. The complaint was filed following his remarks at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. During a speech praising actor-director Rishabh Shetty’s performance, Singh referred to the Chamundi deity as a “female ghost” and mimed a scene, prompting a backlash.

Subsequently, a criminal case was registered against him under Sections 196 (religious hostility), 299 (religious insult) and 302 (public mischief) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Singh approached the Supreme Court, saying he had no intention of hurting religious sentiments, and has already issued an unconditional apology on social media. He also submitted an affidavit expressing his remorse and offered to visit Chamundi Hill Temple to pray.During a previous hearing, the complainant’s lawyer questioned the validity of Singh’s apology testimony. On Saturday, Singh’s counsel, senior advocate Sajan Povaiya, informed the court that a revised affidavit with an unconditional apology has now been submitted. He reiterated Singh’s readiness to visit the temple, adding that no date has been fixed yet and the court could decide that.On the other hand, advocate Prashanth Mithal, who filed the complaint, urged the court to include in its order a strong warning so that public figures can be more careful while talking about matters of faith.

“For them, it’s just an issue. For us, it’s a belief system. Every word has weight, and words are poignant and consequential… Other celebrities should not take this lightly, so there should be a strong warning from this court,” he said.In response, Justice Nagaprasanna said: “I understand that. That is why I have not stayed (the criminal case against Singh) until today… With the caveat, we will definitely do so.” Povaya also told the court that Singh now understands the sensitivity of the case.He added, “The reason why the matter was not discussed on an objective basis is precisely this. I realized the extent of the sensitivity and therefore I express my regret.”