In a major legal development, actress Hansika Motwani has filed a defamation suit against her former sister-in-law Muskaan Nancy James in a Mumbai Sessions Court, seeking damages worth ₹2 crore. The case has added a new twist to an already ongoing and highly publicized family dispute. According to reports, Hansika Motwani approached the court through her lawyer Adnan Shaikh, alleging that Nancy made false and defamatory statements about her on social media.
Hansika Motwani
Hansika Motwani Filed Defamation Case
The petition claims that these accusations were an attempt to damage Hansika’s reputation and avoid repaying a loan of ₹27 lakh. In addition to monetary compensation, Hansika has also sought a formal public apology from Nancy James and requested the court to restrain her from making any further statements against her. The legal petition highlights a financial dispute between the two families.
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Hansika alleged that Nancy had borrowed ₹27 lakh from her brother Prashant Motwani to cover wedding expenses but has failed to repay the amount despite repeated requests. The actress further claimed that while Nancy continues to showcase a lavish lifestyle on social media, including international travel and luxury purchases, she has not cleared her dues.
Hansika Motwani
Addressing the personal allegations, Hansika stated that she had minimal involvement in her brother’s marriage. She clarified that she did not live with the couple and was unaware of when their relationship began to deteriorate. She has strongly denied all accusations made against her, maintaining that she never interfered in their personal matters. The controversy stems from earlier accusations made by Nancy James, who had filed a case against Hansika Motwani, her brother Prashant Motwani, and their mother.
Hansika Motwani
Nancy alleged cruelty, physical assault, criminal intimidation, and intentional insult. She also claimed that her in-laws demanded expensive gifts and subjected her to abuse, which she says led to her developing Bell’s Palsy. In December 2025, Nancy filed an FIR at the Amboli Police Station under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including 498A, 323, 504, and 506.