The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has issued a second summons to stand-up comedian Samay Raina in connection with the ongoing ‘India’s Got Latent’ row. The case revolves around alleged controversial content that sparked legal scrutiny. Authorities have called Raina for further questioning as part of the investigation. More developments are expected as legal proceedings continue.
The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has issued a second summons to stand-up comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina, requiring him to appear tomorrow to provide his statement related to the India’s Got Latent controversy.
He was originally summoned yesterday but did not show up to give his statement to the Cyber Cell.
Raina had requested to give his statement via video conferencing from the United States due to prior commitments in the U.S. and Canada. However, the Cyber Cell rejected his request, stating that his statement must be recorded in person.
Other individuals mentioned in the complaint, such as Ranveer Allahbadia, Ashish Chanchlani, and Apoorva Makhija, have already submitted their statements. Multiple cases have been filed against the accused in Maharashtra and Assam.
The FIR filed against the influencers for engaging in sexually explicit and vulgar discussions in a show titled ‘India’s Got Latent.’
If found guilty, the accused YouTubers could face severe legal consequences, including fines and imprisonment.
The Cinematograph Act and IT Act impose strict penalties for obscenity and the transmission of inappropriate content online.
Earlier, a Supreme Court lawyer 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 lawyer, Advocate Vineet Jindal, has also urged the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to ban the show ‘India’s Got Latent’, citing its “vulgar content” and impact on Indian culture.
In India, rules about obscenity in online content, TV shows, and websites come under Section 292 of the IPC, the IT Act, and the Indecent Representation of Women Act. If a show like India’s Got Latent is in trouble for obscene content, it may be because people complained or the authorities took action under these laws.
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