Bombay High Court Permits Kangana Ranaut to Withdraw Plea in 2021 Didda Film FIR Case

The Bombay High Court has allowed actress Kangana Ranaut to withdraw her plea seeking to quash a 2021 FIR related to allegations of copyright violation concerning her planned film Manikarnika Returns: The Legend of Didda. The FIR was filed by author Ashish Kaul, who claims exclusive rights to the life story of Didda, a historical queen, and alleges unauthorized use of his work by Ranaut. The case involves disputes over copyright and the use of historical narratives in the film's promotion.