Singer Honey Singh visited the Mahakaleshwar Temple to seek blessings as the High Court scheduled a hearing on March 28 regarding a case against him. The controversy stems from allegations that he promoted vulgarity through Bhojpuri songs. A petition was filed accusing him of degrading cultural and moral values through his lyrics. The court will now review the matter to determine further legal action.
Rapper and singer Honey Singh was seen visiting the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain to seek blessings amid ongoing legal issues. Wearing a black hoodie and loose-fitting pants, he participated in a puja ceremony, offering prayers and seeking divine favor.
Earlier, Actress Neetu Chandra, from Patna, Bihar, had called for a complete ban on vulgar Bhojpuri songs in the state.
She had submitted a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) to the Patna High Court, arguing that such songs in both Bhojpuri and Hindi made women feel uncomfortable and unsafe.
Actress Neetu Chandra also filed a PIL in the Patna High Court, raising concerns over the alleged vulgarity in singer Yo Yo Honey Singh’s song, Maniac.
The PIL, which expected to be heard later that month, had named Singh along with his collaborators, including lyricist Leo Grewal and Bhojpuri singers Ragini Vishwakarma and Arjun Ajanabi.
In her petition, Chandra, who belonged from Patna and had acted in several Bollywood films while also producing critically acclaimed Bhojpuri and Maithili projects, had requested the court to direct the respondents to “amend the lyrics.”
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She had argued that the song Maniac “portrayed overt sexualization,” depicted “women as mere sex objects,” and used “Bhojpuri language to normalize vulgarity,” disregarding “women’s empowerment.”
Chandra had believed that such content hindered societal progress and diminished respect for women.
1. Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860
- Section 292: Prohibits the sale, distribution, or public exhibition of obscene content, including songs and videos.
- Section 293: Punishes the sale or distribution of obscene materials to young individuals.
- Section 294: Penalizes obscene acts and songs in public places, which can include vulgar or offensive Bhojpuri songs.
2. The Information Technology Act, 2000
- Section 67: Prohibits the publication, transmission, or distribution of obscene content in electronic form, including music videos and songs available online.
3. The Cinematograph Act, 1952
- The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) regulates films and music videos. Songs with vulgar content may be restricted or require certification before public release.
4. Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
- Section 3 & 4: Prohibits any material (including songs) that portray women indecently or degrade their dignity.
5. Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995
- Section 5: Prohibits broadcasting programs that violate decency or morality.
- Program Code (Rule 6 of the Cable Television Network Rules, 1994): Restricts content that degrades women.