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Govinda's 9-Year Legal Battle Victory

CosmicTaco · 2025-03-13T10:35:28.518849+05:30

- In 2008, Govinda slapped a man named Santosh on the set of Money Hai Toh Honey Hai after an altercation. - Santosh sued Govinda for assault and demanded monetary compensation. - The case lasted for 9 years, during which Govinda conducted a sting operation, recording Santosh asking for Rs 3-4 crores to drop the charges. - The Supreme Court settled the case in 2017, asking Govinda to apologize while Santosh withdrew his monetary demands. - Govinda recently discussed the case in an interview, calling it 'lucky' for him. Source: [Times Now News](https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/govinda-reveals-how-he-won-fan-slapping-case-in-supreme-court-after-9-years-accuser-asked-me-for-rs-4-crore-article-118959357), [News 18](https://www.news18.com/movies/govinda-recalls-slapping-man-on-sets-says-the-case-was-lucky-for-him-friend-told-me-to-do-sting-operation-9259911.html), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/govinda-says-he-won-case-for-slapping-a-fan-after-catching-accuser-in-a-sting-operation-he-asked-me-for-4-crores-101741833171567.html)

In 2008, Govinda slapped a man named Santosh on the set of Money Hai Toh Honey Hai after an altercation.
Santosh sued Govinda for assault and demanded monetary compensation.
The case lasted for 9 years, during which Govinda conducted a sting operation, recording Santosh asking for Rs 3-4 crores to drop the charges.
The Supreme Court settled the case in 2017, asking Govinda to apologize while Santosh withdrew his monetary demands.
Govinda recently discussed the case in an interview, calling it 'lucky' for him.

Source: Times Now News, News 18, Hindustan Times