Samay Raina Faces Legal Scrutiny by Supreme Court Over Controversial Disability Comments
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Synopsis
Samay Raina, the creator of "India's Got Latent," faces legal challenges as the Supreme Court expresses dismay over his comments regarding an infant with spinal muscular atrophy. Raina's remarks have sparked concerns about sensitivity towards disabilities, particularly in light of the high costs of necessary treatments.
Key Takeaways
- Supreme Court concerned about Raina's remarks.
- Cure SMA Foundation intervenes in the case.
- Life-saving drugs for SMA are exorbitantly priced.
- Raina's comments deemed insensitive towards affected families.
- Need for compassion in discussions about disabilities highlighted.
Mumbai, April 21 (NationPress) The creative mind behind "India's Got Latent," Samay Raina, finds himself in hot water once more as the Supreme Court has voiced its concern over his thoughtless remarks that allegedly mocked a baby suffering from spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a distressing medical condition.
To jog your memory, Raina recently faced backlash due to a joke made by fellow comedian Ranveer Allahbadia about parents and intimacy on his show "India's Got Latent." Raina has now also been included in the proceedings of that case.
Expressing concern about Raina's comments on disability, Justice Surya Kant remarked, "We are genuinely troubled by the allegations. We will document such instances... implead the relevant parties... and recommend measures. Then we shall review the situation."
The Supreme Court's response follows an intervention petition submitted by the Cure SMA Foundation of India, which urged the court to consider the exorbitant costs associated with medications necessary for treating the condition.
It's essential to highlight that life-saving treatments for SMA include Zolgensma, a one-time gene therapy that is priced around Rs 16 crore.
The application emphasized that such medications are financially unattainable for most people in the nation, making Raina's alleged mockery of fundraising efforts for the impoverished to acquire these treatments inappropriate.
The foundation requested "the utmost level of sensitivity and compassion" in discussions surrounding individuals affected by SMA.
During his show, "India's Got Latent," Raina referenced a charity case involving a two-month-old infant. He stated, "Something outrageous has occurred: A two-month-old baby needs a Rs 16 crore injection."
Addressing a woman in the audience, he added, "Ma'am, if you were that mother and one day Rs 16 crore appeared in your bank account... while you had a two-month-old... wouldn't you at least glance at your husband and say... 'Hmmm... inflation is increasing'?"
