{
  "id": 14919822,
  "title": "Yo Yo Honey Singh Summoned Before Maharashtra Cyber Cell Today In Case About 'Objectionable' Remarks, Plea Seeking Later Date Rejected",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/yo-yo-honey-singh-summoned-before-maharashtra-cyber-cell-today-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T08:51:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/yo-yo-honey-singh-summoned-before-maharashtra-cyber-cell-today-in-case-about-objectionable-remarks-plea-seeking-later-date-rejected"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Maharashtra Cyber Cell rejected rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh's request to appear before them on October 22. Singh was summoned on Friday, October 16, for allegedly making objectionable comments at a concert in Delhi, as reported by ANI. A video of his remarks went viral on social media, sparking criticism from various users. The rapper later apologized for the comments, claiming the clip had been edited to appear offensive. Despite three previous missed appearances before the Maharashtra Cyber Cell, Singh failed to show up for questioning on October 5. In April, the Delhi High Court had directed the Union government to take down URLs of Singh's song \"Volume 1\" from social media platforms, deeming it obscene and derogatory to women, infringing on freedom of expression. Singer Honey Singh may face a Look Out Circular if he misses the October 16 summons over the Delhi concert remarks, according to ANI. The song \"Volume 1\" was released by Singh and rapper Badshah in 2006.",
  "summary": "The Maharashtra Cyber Cell on Friday rejected the request of rapper and music producer Hirdesh Singh, better known by his stage name Yo Yo Honey Singh , to appear before it on October 22. Singh has been summoned to appear before the cell on Friday, October 16, ANI reported. A complaint has been filed against the rapper in connection with allegedly objectionable comments he made at a concert in…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}