Bengaluru, Feb. 24 -- The Karnataka High Court on February 24 directed the State not to take any coercive steps against Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh in connection with an FIR registered over his alleged derogatory remarks related to the deity depiction in 'Kantara: Chapter 1.'

The protection is subject to the condition that the actor cooperates with the ongoing investigation.

A single-member bench of Justice M. Nagaprasanna heard Ranveer's petition seeking quashing of the FIR lodged by the High Grounds police station. The complaint pertains to remarks made during the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on November 28, 2025.

During the hearing, senior advocate Sajjan Poovayya, appearing for Ranvee...