Karuna Nundy, a lawyer representing All India Bakchod (AIB), took to X (formerly Twitter) to share her views on the situation, offering her perspective on what we can learn from AIB’s controversial roast and the legal implications surrounding such incidents.
India’s Got Latent, a popular show, has become controversial after its latest members-only episode, where comedians and influencers made offensive jokes and comments.
Among those facing backlash are comedian Samay Raina, popular YouTuber Ranveer Allahabdia, and Apoorva Makhija. These remarks have sparked outrage on social media, with many viewers expressing their disgust.
Senior Advocate Abhishek Singhvi stated,
“Crude humor, disrespectful comments, and blatant vulgarity are not comedy; they are an attack on decency. If this filth is permitted under the guise of free speech, we are failing as a society. There should be repercussions!”
Further Amish Aggarwal says “Take all the thinkers, the doers, the creators, and soon we will be left with the one question: Who is John Galt?” – Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged
This incident has drawn comparisons to the infamous “AIB Knockout” event in 2015, which also faced major criticism for its controversial content.
Karuna Nundy, a lawyer representing All India Bakchod (AIB), took to X (formerly Twitter) to share her views on the situation, offering her perspective on what we can learn from AIB’s controversial roast and the legal implications surrounding such incidents.
In her post, Nundy highlighted the short-lived nature of tasteless jokes, noting that “the life of a tasteless joke is short and that of a registered FIR is long.”
She pointed out how people often file criminal complaints in response to sensational media coverage, and how such incidents often blow over if the clip is viewed alone.
“People file criminal complaints because of a news cycle, for their day in the sun. Same clip watched alone? Most cases the disgust would just pass,” she wrote.
Nundy also mentioned the need to revisit Supreme Court decisions related to obscenity laws, particularly the Ramji Lal Modi case.
“SC in Ramji Lal Modi should be declared per incuriam or wrong, in light of later decisions (also earlier decisions it failed to follow). Obscenity law’s too broad. There’s lot of deeply tasteless idiocy, proportionate IT/ civil law’s better remedy if needed,” she added, advocating for a more balanced approach to legal actions.
Addressing the potential consequences of the current situation, she explained how individuals involved in such controversies are often vulnerable to arrest due to the nature of cognizable offences.
“Arrest usually follows news cycles, but FIRs with cognizable offences leave you vulnerable to arrest anyway.” Nundy emphasized the importance of seeking urgent legal relief, particularly when arrest is imminent.
“Reversing and interim relief is quite urgent in the place where the arrest is likely, and if that fails, then a person needs to go for anticipatory bail.”
The controversy surrounding India’s Got Latent has raised several legal questions, especially regarding the use of derogatory language in comedy shows and the role of social media in amplifying such issues. Karuna Nundy’s insights shed light on how legal systems should balance free speech with the need to protect individuals from harmful or obscene content.
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In addition to the public outrage, the Maharashtra Cyber Cell has also taken action, filing cases against 30-40 people involved in the show. These individuals are being investigated, and their statements will be recorded by the Cyber Cell.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced via X (formerly Twitter) that the Guwahati Police registered an FIR against several well-known YouTubers and social media influencers for allegedly promoting obscenity.
The accused include Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, Apoorva Makhija, Ranveer Allahbadia, and Samay Raina, among others.
The FIR filed against the influencers for engaging in sexually explicit and vulgar discussions in a show titled ‘India’s Got Latent.’
According to Sarma’s post, the Guwahati Crime Branch registered the case under Cyber PS Case No. 03/2025.
The legal sections invoked include:
- Sections 79, 95, 294, and 296 of BNS 2023
- Section 67 of the IT Act, 2000 (which pertains to publishing or transmitting obscene content in electronic form)
- Sections 4/7 of the Cinematograph Act, 1952
- Section 4/6 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
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.
Further, The All Indian Cine Workers’ Association (AICWA) sent a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, calling for a ban on India’s Got Latent and legal action against its creators.
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