The case began after Kangana posted a controversial tweet during the farmers’ agitation. She misidentified Mahinder Kaur as Shaheen Bagh protester Bilkis Bano and alleged that elderly women joined protests for money. The remarks triggered public anger and led Mahinder Kaur to file a complaint in January 2021.

Kangana appeared through video conferencing during Monday’s hearing. Her plea for permanent exemption from appearance faced objections from the complainant’s counsel, who argued that she must remain accountable. Her legal team will file a rejoinder in the next hearing on December 4.

Meanwhile, Mahinder Kaur’s husband, Labh Singh, attended the hearing and said the family would continue the legal fight. He expressed dissatisfaction with Kangana’s earlier oral apology.

The court previously granted Kangana bail on October 27 after a Supreme Court directive. With charges now framed, the case moves to the evidence stage.

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Kangana told reporters that the controversy was a misunderstanding. She said she had only retweeted a meme and never intended to insult anyone. Kangana added that she had already spoken to Mahinder Kaur’s husband and apologised. She said, “Whether a mother is from Himachal or Punjab, she is respectable to me.”

However, Mahinder Kaur’s lawyer, Raghbir Singh Behniwal, denied that Kangana had apologised earlier. The court transferred the case to a special magistrate, fixing the next hearing for November 24.

The case began after Kangana mistakenly shared Mahinder Kaur’s photo, confusing her with protester Bilkis Bano, and wrote that such women were “available for Rs 100” to attend protests. The remark drew huge backlash across Punjab.

Security was tight during Kangana’s visit. Leaders like Harsimrat Kaur Badal praised Mahinder Kaur for defending Punjab’s dignity and setting an example of courage.

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