Ranveer Allahbadia Case Hearing LIVE Updates

The Supreme Court of India is currently hearing YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia’s plea to merge multiple FIRs filed against him in Mumbai and Guwahati, Assam related to the controversy surrounding his remarks on comedian Samay Raina’s YouTube show, India’s Got Latent. A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and N. Kotiswar Singh is overseeing the case.

Renowned senior lawyer Abhinav Chandrachud, son of former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, is representing Allahbadia in court.

Legal Battle Intensifies

The controversy, which erupted over alleged obscene remarks made during the show, has led to multiple cases being filed not just against Allahbadia but also against the entire panel of the controversial episode. Those facing legal action include comedians Samay Raina, Jaspreet Singh, content creator Apoorva Mukhija (popularly known as The Rebel Kid), and YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani. The producers of the show have also been named in the cases.

Key Developments in the Case

• Ranveer Allahbadia has issued two public apologies regarding his comments on India’s Got Latent. He recently revealed that he has been receiving death threats over the incident.
• Samay Raina has expressed his distress, stating that the controversy has been overwhelming for him. He has assured full cooperation with the authorities.
• Apoorva Mukhija has already recorded her statement before the Mumbai Police.
• In response to the backlash, Samay Raina has taken down all episodes of India’s Got Latent from YouTube, despite the show’s massive viewership.

The case has sparked a broader discussion on the legal and ethical responsibilities of content creators in India’s growing digital space.