A Mumbai court has acquitted renowned lyricist Javed Akhtar in a defamation case filed against him for his alleged remarks involving the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The decision came after the complainant withdrew the case, stating that the matter had been amicably resolved.

The case was heard by Judicial Magistrate (First Class) S.D. Chakkar at the Mulund court, which disposed of the matter on November 8. A copy of the order became available on Monday.