YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, has approached the Supreme Court of India seeking relief from multiple FIRs filed against him in various states. The FIRs stem from his remarks on the now-deleted YouTube reality show India’s Got Latent, hosted by comedian Samay Raina.
Allahbadia Seeks Legal Protection
Allahbadia, through his lawyer Abhinav Chandrachud, son of former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, has requested the Supreme Court to club all FIRs together and grant him anticipatory bail. The Guwahati Police have already issued summons against him and other participants in the show, prompting fears of arrest.
His plea for an urgent hearing was mentioned before Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, but the CJI declined an immediate hearing, stating that the case has already been assigned a date. Justice Khanna advised his legal team to consult the court registry for further proceedings.
The Controversial Remarks
The controversy erupted over a question asked by Allahbadia during an episode of India’s Got Latent:
“Would you rather watch your parents have sex every day for the rest of your life or join in once and stop it forever?”
The explicit nature of the question sparked widespread outrage, leading to multiple complaints and FIRs across the country. One such complaint was filed by a resident of Guwahati, prompting the Assam Police to take legal action under sections related to obscenity and public morality.
The case names Allahbadia, Samay Raina, and other show participants, including Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, and Apoorva Makhija.
Legal Action Intensifies
The Assam Police have dispatched a team to Mumbai to serve summons to Allahbadia, Raina, and others. Comedian Samay Raina, who currently resides in Pune, has also been summoned and asked to appear before the Assam Police within four days. However, he is currently in the United States for scheduled shows and has sought additional time to respond.
Political Fallout
The controversy has even reached Parliament, where Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske raised concerns over the lack of regulations on social media content. In response, a parliamentary panel on communications and information technology has asked the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to submit a detailed report on the matter by February 17.
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