New Delhi [India]: A Supreme Court lawyer has filed a complaint with Delhi’s Cyber Police against YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, stand-up comedian Samay Raina, and others for allegedly making “vulgar references to close family relationships” on a reality show.
The complaint also calls for a ban on the show ‘India’s Got Latent’, citing its “obscene and offensive content.” A formal request has been submitted to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to take action against the show.
Allegations Against the Accused
The complaint, filed by Advocate Vineet Jindal, invokes Sections 296 and 34 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), alleging that the accused disrespected family structures in an obscene manner and used abusive language on a public platform.
Jindal further stated that such content creators are “distorting our culture and social structure, and they must be punished.”
The complaint accuses Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina, and others of transmitting and disseminating obscene, vulgar, and offensive content on digital platforms.
According to the complaint, a video circulating on social media shows individuals using “derogatory language” to describe family relationships and making “unacceptable vulgar references” to close family ties.
Legal Violations Cited in the Complaint
The content in question is said to violate Indian laws, with the complaint seeking criminal charges under:
🔹 Section 294 & 286 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) – Punishment for obscene acts and words in public.
🔹 Section 67A of the Information Technology Act – Prohibition of the transmission of sexually explicit material online.
The complaint demands immediate legal action, including the registration of an FIR against the accused under the aforementioned sections.
Similar Complaint Filed in Mumbai
Earlier, another complaint was filed in Mumbai against Ranveer Allahbadia, social media influencer Apoorva Makhija, comedian Samay Raina, and the organizers of ‘India’s Got Latent.’
The Mumbai Commissioner and Maharashtra Women’s Commission have been approached, demanding strict legal action against the accused for allegedly using abusive language on the show.