Palash Muchhal faces SC/ST atrocities case in Sangli filed by Smriti Mandhana's childhood friend - Reports

Palash Muchhal faces legal troubles in Sangli after a complaint was lodged against him by Smriti Mandhana’s childhood friend, Vigyan Prakash Mane. Reportedly, the complaint alleges that Muchhal made casteist remarks during an argument at a toll plaza on the Sangli-Ashta road on November 22.According to TV9 Marathi, authorities have filed a case against Palash Muchhal, invoking the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Vigyan, who lives in Sangli and was a childhood friend of Smriti Mandhana, lodged the complaint. Police have filed a case under Section 3(1) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, along with Sections 351(2) and 352. The investigation is underway.As per the reports, the issue stems from a financial dispute. Police stated that Palash Muchhal had borrowed Rs 25 lakh from Vigyan Mane for a film production project. Mane later demanded the money back. The confrontation reportedly happened when Mane brought it up again, sparking an argument between them.Police officials confirmed a case has been registered, with the investigation ongoing. No further details have been released officially yet. As the case moves forward, the legal steps and reactions from those involved will draw plenty of focus.The controversy has also highlighted Palash Muchhal's former link-up with Smriti Mandhana. They were engaged before, with marriage plans in Sangli lined up for November 2025. The wedding fell through, and they publicly confirmed their split on social media afterward. The actual cause of the breakup stayed under wraps.