Ranveer Allahbadia Approaches SC Amid Rising Legal Issues in 'India's Got Latent' Controversy
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Synopsis
Ranveer Allahbadia has petitioned the Supreme Court following legal troubles from his comments on 'India's Got Latent'. Amid backlash and police inquiries, he seeks protection from coercive action as the controversy unfolds.
Key Takeaways
- Ranveer Allahbadia faces legal issues over comments on 'India's Got Latent'.
- The Supreme Court petition challenges multiple FIRs.
- Controversial humor has sparked public debate on comedy limits.
- Police investigations involve testimonies from various individuals.
- Samay Raina has removed show videos from YouTube.
New Delhi, Feb 14 (NationPress) Following a series of complaints and the initiation of criminal actions across several states against YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia for his offensive remarks regarding parents on the comedy show 'India's Got Latent', the podcaster has approached the Supreme Court requesting protection from coercive measures.
On Friday, the writ petition submitted by Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as BeerBiceps, under Article 32 of the Constitution contesting the multiple FIRs was presented before CJI Sanjiv Khanna for urgent consideration. However, CJI Khanna declined to expedite the scheduled hearing, stating, “We have already set a date for listing. No oral mentioning, please!”
The contentious episode featuring Ranveer Allahbadia was released on YouTube on February 8 as part of stand-up comedian Samay Raina’s show 'India’s Got Latent', which boasts a global audience exceeding 7.3 million subscribers.
For those unfamiliar, Ranveer Allahbadia posed a provocative question to a contestant regarding their parents' sexual relationship during a recent episode of the show. Renowned for its audacious comedic themes, the show has now become a focal point of controversy, facing significant backlash for its lewd humor.
In the meantime, the Khar police in Mumbai have issued a second summons to Ranveer Allahbadia, requiring him to appear for questioning on Friday after he missed an earlier appearance on Thursday, despite being given a deadline of 3 p.m.
To date, police have collected testimonies from seven individuals, including prominent YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani, content creator Apoorva Makhija, and the father of Balraj Singh Ghai, the proprietor of The Habitat Studio. Production manager and chief programmer Tushar Pujari, along with three other studio staff members, have also provided their accounts in the ongoing investigation.
The cyber cell and the Mumbai Police are conducting separate inquiries related to Allahbadia’s comments on Raina’s YouTube program 'India’s Got Latent'.
An investigation team from Assam Police has also traveled to Mumbai to assist in the inquiry and met with officials from the Maharashtra cyber cell on Thursday.
In the midst of the uproar, Samay Raina announced on Wednesday that he has removed all episodes of the show from YouTube, claiming his aim was solely to entertain and induce laughter.
Numerous complaints requesting legal actions have been lodged against popular YouTubers Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia, Ashish Chanchlani, and Apoorva Mukhija due to allegedly obscene and offensive comments regarding parents made during the comedy show 'India's Got Latent'. A legal complaint filed in Rajasthan’s Kota by a consortium of lawyers contended that the show endorses vulgarity under the pretense of humor, which they argue undermines India’s social and moral fabric. The complaint asserted that such vulgar comedy not only corrupts youth but also incites inappropriate conduct and crimes against women.
As the legal proceedings progress, this incident has ignited a wider conversation about the boundaries of comedy and the accountability of content creators on digital platforms.
