A case has been filed by Vignyan Mane, a social worker from Sangli, Maharashtra, against music composer Palash Muchhal for cheating and caste abuse. Mane alleges that Muchhal borrowed ₹25 lakh (approximately $30,000 USD) from him in 2024 for a film project titled *Nazariya*, promising good returns. However, after the film's completion, Muchhal failed to repay the amount despite multiple follow-ups. Mane claims that during a meeting on November 22, 2025, Muchhal not only refused to return the money but also made derogatory caste-based remarks, which he reported in his FIR. The police have registered the case under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and are currently investigating the matter. Mane expressed that he felt threatened by Muchhal, who allegedly warned him of physical harm through contacts in Mumbai. The police are actively working to apprehend the accused as the investigation continues.