Sonu Nigam Gets Relief From Karnataka High Court in Kannada Language Controversy Case

Sonu Nigam gets relief from Karnataka High Court in Kannada language controversy case

National Award-winning singer Sonu Nigam was surrounded by the Kannada language controversy lately. It all started in a musical concert in Bangalore, where the actor's words allegedly hurt sentiments and the case got dragged through court. Sonu Nigam had knocked on the doors of the High Court regarding the FIR registered against him. The Karnataka High Court has directed that no strict action should be taken against the singer, provided he conti…

NO COERCIVE STEPS AGAINST SONU NIGAM: KARNATAKA HC | 16 May, 2025 - Film Information

The Karnataka high court on May 15 ordered that there would be no coercive steps taken against singer Sonu Nigam if he cooperated with the probe in the Pahalgam remark row. The filing of a final report in the case was stayed until the next date of hearing. The matter was heard by a single judge vacation bench. Sonu had moved the court on May 13 with a petition to quash the criminal proceedings filed against him on May 3 under sections 351(2) (cr…

Sonu Nigam Gets Karnataka HC Relief in Bengaluru Concert FIR

FIR accused Sonu Nigam of hurting Kannada sentiments during April concert; Karnataka High Court stops any police action against him.

No coercive action against Sonu Nigam, says Karnataka HC

The case revolves around Nigam’s alleged comments linking a demand for a Kannada song during a Bengaluru event to the terror attack in Pahalgam, sparking widespread outrage.

Karnataka HC comes to Sonu Nigam’s aid in Pahalgam comment row

New Delhi: The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday directed that no coercive steps be taken against singer Sonu Nigam until the next date of hearing, in connection with a recent criminal case registered against him for allegedly making offensive remarks during a concert. The court also permitted the singer to appear via video conferencing for recording his statement, if required by the investigating officer (IO). Alternatively, if the IO insists o…

Mumbai. The controversy surrounding Indian playback singer Sonu Nigam has not stopped yet. Even though Sonu Nigam has apologized on social media in this case, the police have filed a case against him in court under criminal sections. The singer has been booked under three serious sections for defaming the image of the Kannada people by linking the demand of the audience to sing a Kannada song at a music event with terrorism. The singer has been …