YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia, aka BeerBiceps, Today (Feb 14) approached the Supreme Court after facing multiple FIRs for his “obscene and vulgar” remarks on India’s Got Latent. The Assam and Mumbai Police have booked him alongside other influencers, including Ashish Chanchlani and Samay Raina. However, CJI Sanjiv Khanna refused an urgent hearing, stating that the case will follow the standard procedure.
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NEW DELHI: YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, has moved to the Supreme Court to challenge multiple police cases filed against him in different states. These cases were registered because of his “obscene and vulgar” comments in a recent episode of the reality show India’s Got Latent.
Mr Allahbadia, through his lawyer Abhinav Chandrachud, sought anticipatory bail, fearing arrest by the Guwahati police, who have already issued summons to him and others involved in the show.
Chandrachud, raised the matter before Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, requesting urgent hearing.
However, the CJI refused, stating that such cases cannot be mentioned orally.
“There are multiple FIRs being filed,”
-said Advocate Chandrachud.
“We have already given a date (of listing),”
-responded CJI Khanna.
The petition requested an early hearing, which was mentioned before Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna. However, the CJI declined to grant an immediate hearing, stating that a date had already been assigned for the case.
Chandrachud pressed further, mentioning the Assam Police’s involvement.
“But the Assam police…”
-he insisted.
CJI Khanna remained firm and said,
“No Mr. Chandrachud, no oral mentioning.”
Justice Khanna advised Mr Allahbadia’s legal team to approach the court registry for further details.
Chandrachud then emphasized the nature of the petition, saying,
“This is an Article 32 petition.”
“I have assigned the bench and it will come up (before a bench) in two-three days,”
-CJI said when Chandrachud submitted that the Assam police has summoned Allahbadia for joining the probe during the day.
The controversy began when Allahabadia made a joke on India’s Got Latent, which led to a strong public backlash. Following this, multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) were registered against him in Mumbai and Assam.
The Assam Police named Ranveer Allahabadia and four other influencers in the FIR, accusing them of “promoting obscenity and engaging in sexually explicit and vulgar discussion” during the show. After the complaint, a police team from Assam traveled to Mumbai to interrogate the individuals involved.
The case was officially registered with the Guwahati Crime Branch on February 10, based on a complaint from Alok Boruah, a resident of Guwahati. The complaint targeted several well-known YouTubers and influencers, including:
- Ashish Chanchlani
- Jaspreet Singh
- Apoorva Makhija
- Ranveer Allahabadia
- Samay Raina
The FIR includes charges under various laws, such as:
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
- IT Act, 2000
- Cinematograph Act, 1952
- Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
The controversial episode was recorded on November 14, 2024, at Khar Habitat but was aired recently. The show featured continuous use of offensive language by its panel members, including Ranveer Allahabadia, comedian Samay Raina, and YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani.
As a result of the controversy, FIRs were lodged against Allahabadia in both Maharashtra and Assam. The legal proceedings are ongoing, and the Supreme Court has set a date for hearing the petition.
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