New Delhi, May 15 -- The Karnataka High Court has announced that there shall be no coercive steps against Sonu Nigam, and declared that the filing of final report in connection with the criminal case against the singer will be stayed till the next date of hearing.

Sonu Nigam, on Wednesday (May 14) had approached the Karnataka High Court seeking to quash a criminal case registered against him over alleged offensive remarks made about the Kannadigas during a recent concert in Bengaluru.

During Sonu Nigam's performance in Bengaluru, several audience members requested Sonu Nigam to sing in Kannada. According to reports, the singer declined the request and expressed his displeasure over how it was made, stating that some attendees were disre...