Kangana Ranaut Granted Bail in Bathinda Defamation Case ..?
Actor-turned-politician kangana ranaut has been granted bail by a local court in bathinda, Punjab.
The case is related to her 2021 social media post during the farmers’ protest.
Allegations claim the post misidentified and offended a senior woman farmer.
Kangana appeared in the bathinda court on Tuesday.
Her request to attend the hearing via video conference was denied.
Bail was granted following her court appearance.
Kangana expressed remorse for the misunderstanding with the farmer’s family.
She stated shesent a message to Mahinder Kaur’s husband clarifying her intentions.
Emphadata-sized respect for women from both punjab and Himachal Pradesh.
Highlighted that she never intended to disrespect anyone or cause controversy.
Kangana explained that the issue arose from a retweet used as a meme.
Stressed that her social media post was not directed at any individual.
Mentioned that she discussed the matter with Mahinder Kaur’s husband.
Added that the meme featured multiple women, not targeting one person specifically.
The defamation case stems from the 2020–21 farmers’ protests.
Kangana mistakenly identified 73-year-old punjab farmer Mahinder Kaur as Bilkis Bano, a Shaheen Bagh protester.
She allegedly posted that the elderly woman was “available for Rs 100” to participate in protests.
Mahinder Kaur filed a criminal defamation complaint under Sections 499 and 500 of the indian Penal Code.
The complaint cited damage to her reputation and dignity.
The next hearing in the bathinda defamation case is scheduled for november 24.
The case is related to her 2021 social media post during the farmers’ protest.
Allegations claim the post misidentified and offended a senior woman farmer.
Court Appearance and Bail
Kangana appeared in the bathinda court on Tuesday.
Her request to attend the hearing via video conference was denied.
Bail was granted following her court appearance.
Kangana’s Statement of Regret
Kangana expressed remorse for the misunderstanding with the farmer’s family.
She stated shesent a message to Mahinder Kaur’s husband clarifying her intentions.
Emphadata-sized respect for women from both punjab and Himachal Pradesh.
Highlighted that she never intended to disrespect anyone or cause controversy.
Clarification on Her Post
Kangana explained that the issue arose from a retweet used as a meme.
Stressed that her social media post was not directed at any individual.
Mentioned that she discussed the matter with Mahinder Kaur’s husband.
Added that the meme featured multiple women, not targeting one person specifically.
Background of the Case
The defamation case stems from the 2020–21 farmers’ protests.
Kangana mistakenly identified 73-year-old punjab farmer Mahinder Kaur as Bilkis Bano, a Shaheen Bagh protester.
She allegedly posted that the elderly woman was “available for Rs 100” to participate in protests.
Mahinder Kaur filed a criminal defamation complaint under Sections 499 and 500 of the indian Penal Code.
The complaint cited damage to her reputation and dignity.
Next Hearing
The next hearing in the bathinda defamation case is scheduled for november 24.