‘India’s Got Latent’ Row: YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia Fights Back, Moves Supreme Court

YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known as "BeerBiceps," has moved the Supreme Court of India seeking relief against multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against him in different states. The FIRs stem from controversial remarks made during a now-deleted episode of the YouTube reality show India's Got Latent, hosted by comedian Samay Raina.

Mr Allahbadia, represented by lawyer Abhinav Chandrachud, has requested the Supreme Court to club all FIRs against him into a single case. He has also sought anticipatory bail, fearing arrest by the Guwahati police, who have already issued summons to him and others involved in the show.

Photo Credit: Ranveer Allahbadia's Instagram

His petition was mentioned before Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, who declined an immediate hearing, stating that a date had already been assigned for the case. Justice Khanna advised Mr Allahbadia's legal team to approach the court registry for further details.

The controversy arose from a question posed by Allahbadia on the show: "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 remarks were widely criticised, leading to public outrage and multiple complaints. A resident of Guwahati lodged a formal complaint, prompting the Assam police to register a case under sections related to obscenity and public morality.

The case names Allahbadia, Raina, and other participants, including Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, and Apoorva Makhija. Legal experts believe that the Supreme Court's decision in this matter could set a precedent for similar cases involving online content and free speech. Meanwhile, social media platforms continue to debate the implications of the case, with supporters arguing for artistic freedom and critics condemning the remarks as highly inappropriate.

The Supreme Court is expected to take up the matter soon, and further developments will be closely monitored. The case highlights ongoing concerns over digital content regulation and its impact on creators in India.