New Delhi, August 14, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Supreme Court on Friday quashed the FIRs registered against comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina and four other comedians over offensive remarks concerning Persons with Disabilities during an episode of India’s Got Latent.
A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohan passed the order after noting that the comedians had complied with the Court’s earlier directions by undertaking awareness initiatives and fundraising activities for Persons with Disabilities.
Besides Raina, the relief was extended to comedians Vipul Goyal, Balraj Paramjeet Singh Ghai, Sonali Thakkar alias Sonali Aditya Desai, and Nishant Jagdish Tanwar.
The Bench appreciated their efforts to organise programmes aimed at raising awareness and supporting Persons with Disabilities. In view of their compliance with the directions previously issued by the Court, it ordered the criminal cases arising from the remarks to be quashed.
The Supreme Court, however, made it clear that the broader matter would continue to be examined. It said suggestions from Persons with Disabilities and other stakeholders would be considered on mechanisms to prevent the dissemination of similar content in the future.
The Court indicated that it could issue appropriate directions on the wider issues arising from the case.
Last month, the apex court had imposed a cost of Rs 3 lakh on the comedians after they failed to comply with earlier undertakings to make amends.
The controversy relates to an episode of India’s Got Latent recorded at Khar Habitat on November 14, 2024, and aired subsequently. Several participants in the comedy show faced criminal complaints over allegedly obscene and insensitive remarks.
Podcaster and content creator Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, was also named in the criminal proceedings. His petition seeking relief from the cases remains pending before the Supreme Court, although he has already been granted interim protection from arrest.
Other personalities associated with the controversial episode, including YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani and comedian Samay Raina, had also faced criminal proceedings in connection with the matter.
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