An FIR is registered against singer and songwriter Palash Muchhal following a complaint alleging casteist remarks, according to multiple reports. The complaint is filed by a friend of Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana. Media outlets state that the case comes under provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, which is used in cases involving allegations of prejudice or abuse against members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The reports do not describe the exact words attributed to Muchhal or the circumstances of the alleged incident. They also do not indicate the specific location or the stage of the investigation beyond the filing/registration of the FIR. The allegations are currently under legal scrutiny, and official details beyond the registration and the basis for the case are not described in the available summaries. The singer’s response, if any, is not reflected in the provided article excerpts.