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Kangana Ranaut vs Javed Akhtar defamation case explained: What led to the final settlement?


Published on 2025-02-28 23:24:25 - MSN
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  • Kangana Ranaut and Javed Akhtar have settled their long-standing defamation case, bringing an end to their legal battle. The dispute began after Akhtar filed a defamation suit against Ranaut over her remarks linking him to the Sushant Singh Rajput case.

The defamation case between Kangana Ranaut and Javed Akhtar, which was settled out of court, stemmed from a series of public exchanges and legal actions. Initially, Akhtar filed a defamation suit against Ranaut in 2020 after she made comments linking him to the suicide of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, suggesting Akhtar was part of a group that allegedly pressured Rajput. In response, Ranaut filed a counter-complaint against Akhtar for criminal intimidation and insult to her modesty, referencing a 2016 meeting where she claimed Akhtar threatened her. The legal battle saw several court hearings, with both parties presenting their sides. The case took a turn when Akhtar's lawyer argued that Ranaut's statements were defamatory, while Ranaut's legal team claimed her statements were based on her perception of events. Ultimately, the case was settled out of court, with both parties agreeing to end the legal proceedings, though the specifics of the settlement remain undisclosed. This resolution came after a prolonged period of public and legal scrutiny, highlighting the complexities of defamation laws and personal disputes in the entertainment industry.

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