NCW Calls Ranveer Allahbadia for Hearing on Feb 17
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Synopsis
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has summoned podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia and other creators for a hearing regarding controversial comments made during a YouTube episode. The NCW aims to address the societal impact of such remarks, which have triggered public outrage and concern for the dignity of individuals, especially women and children.
Key Takeaways
- NCW summons Ranveer Allahbadia for a hearing.
- Hearing scheduled for February 17.
- Remarks made in a YouTube show sparked public outrage.
- Concerns raised over obscene content on OTT platforms.
- Legal provisions violated include POCSO and IT Act.
New Delhi, Feb 11 (NationPress) The National Commission for Women (NCW) issued a summons on Tuesday to podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia and other creators involved in a disputed episode of the YouTube series ‘India's Got Latent’ for a hearing set for February 17. This hearing aims to discuss the contentious remarks made by these content creators on the show.
According to a statement from the NCW, these comments have incited significant public backlash, as they undermine the dignity and respect owed to every individual, especially in a society that values equality and mutual respect.
Previously, the NCW reached out to Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw advocating for regulatory actions to curb obscene material found on various Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms and streaming services on social media.
In her correspondence, the NCW Chairperson expressed concern that obscene content is readily accessible to all age groups, heightening the risk of adverse effects on society, particularly regarding women and children, according to an official statement released on Monday.
This outreach coincided with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) directing YouTube to remove “obscene and vulgar” content linked to Allahbadia's comments.
Requesting an Action Taken Report within three days, NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo contacted YouTube’s Head of Public Policy, Mira Chatt, indicating that the content appears to breach multiple legal standards under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the Information Technology (IT) Act, and other relevant laws.
In her letter, the NCW chief underscored how Allahbadia’s statements contravene various legal provisions, including the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, the BNS, the POCSO Act, and the IT Act, among others.
This kind of content not only reinforces harmful stereotypes but also directly jeopardizes the safety and dignity of women and children, she concluded.
