The Supreme Court of India recently heard a petition related to YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia’s controversial remarks made on the show India’s Got Latent. During the hearing, senior advocate Abhinav Chandrachud, son of former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, represented Allahbadia. While the court strongly objected to his comments, it also granted interim protection from multiple FIRs filed against him.
Key Highlights
- Supreme Court’s Strong Words – The court criticized Ranveer Allahbadia’s mindset, stating that his remarks reflected a distorted mentality and that such behavior brought shame to society.
- Legal Representation – Advocate Abhinav Chandrachud presented arguments on behalf of Allahbadia in the Supreme Court.
- Hearing Details – The case was heard by a bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, who expressed their displeasure over Allahbadia’s statements.
- Court’s Reaction – The Supreme Court questioned whether artistic expression could justify offensive language, stating that his comments were inappropriate and disrespectful.
- Travel Restrictions – The court ruled that Allahbadia cannot leave the country without permission and ordered the seizure of his passport.
- Multiple FIRs Clubbed – The Supreme Court directed that all FIRs filed against him in different states, including Maharashtra, Assam, and Jaipur, be merged.
- Allahbadia’s Defense – His lawyer argued that the intention was humor, not to offend or disrespect anyone. However, the court countered, saying that artistic expression does not grant a license for offensive language.
- Questioning the Limits of Obscenity – The court asked Abhinav Chandrachud about the standards of obscenity and whether he was defending such statements. The lawyer clarified that he personally condemned such remarks.
- Threats Against Allahbadia – The defense highlighted that Allahbadia had received death threats. The court responded by assuring that the law would take its course and that he could seek police protection if required.
- Cooperation with Investigation – The court directed Allahbadia to fully cooperate with the investigation.
The Controversy
Ranveer Allahbadia was a guest judge on stand-up comedian Samay Raina’s show, India’s Got Latent. During the episode, he allegedly asked a contestant inappropriate and controversial questions about their parents’ intimate life, sparking outrage.
While the court has granted temporary protection from arrest, Allahbadia remains under scrutiny as the legal proceedings continue.
