India's Got Latent: FIRs Against Samay Raina Over Insensitive Remarks Cancelled By Top Court
Earlier reprimanding the comedian over the crass jokes, the court had ordered Raina to conduct awareness programmes and raise funds for persons with disabilities.
On August 14, the Supreme Court dismissed all criminal proceedings against comedian Samay Raina and four other comedians over insensitive remarks about persons with disabilities made on India’s Got Latent. The bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, also encouraged the comedians for their efforts to organize events for the benefit of persons with disabilities.
The court stressed that genuine efforts would lead to positive outcomes. The controversy began after multiple complaints and FIRs were lodged across states, alleging obscenity and indecent language. Although the court granted interim protection to Ranveer Allahbadia, who sought relief in the case, his plea remains pending. The court had previously criticized Allahbadia's remarks and balanced freedom of expression with social responsibility.
The legal battle highlighted the tension between these principles, with the court warning Raina against taking the court lightly and emphasizing the need to respect its directions.
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