Bathinda Court Grants Kangana Ranaut Exemption from Personal Appearance in Defamation Case

BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut appeared via video conferencing in a Bathinda court for a defamation case filed by elderly farmer Mahinder Kaur, who alleges Ranaut wrongly identified her as a protester in a social media post. The court granted Kangana permanent exemption from personal appearance, citing security concerns and logistical challenges. The case, ongoing since 2021, will continue on January 27, with the court allowing three additional witnesses to be heard and considering a plea to restrict Kangana's foreign travel.