The Supreme Court Today (Feb 18) stayed Ranveer Allahbadia’s arrest but criticized his vulgar remarks, stating he cannot misuse his popularity. The Court also dismissed death threats against him, saying, “Threats happen every day.”
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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court today stopped the police from arresting YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as BeerBiceps, in the cases filed against him in Maharashtra, Assam, and Rajasthan. These cases were registered because of the obscene and vulgar remarks he made on a recent episode of the show India’s Got Latent.
After Allahbadia requested the court to combine all the cases and asked for protection from arrest, Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh passed the order. The court gave him temporary protection but also instructed him to cooperate with the police investigation in all cases.
Additionally, he and his team were told not to host any other show for the time being.
“Arrest of petitioner under the Mumbai and Guwahati FIRs shall be stayed subject condition that shall join investigation as and when summoned. Interim protection from arrest is granted on the premise that full cooperation has to be given without any lawyer inside police station,”
-the court ordered.
The court further added that this order is also based on the condition that Allahbadia and his associates
“shall not do any other show for the time being.”
Another important directive was that no new cases should be registered against Allahbadia regarding the remarks he made in the show.
Key Takeaways from the Supreme Court Order
- Allahbadia’s arrest is put on hold for all the cases filed against him.
- No new FIR should be registered against him for the India’s Got Latent episode, which led to the current FIRs.
- Allahbadia has the right to ask for police protection in Maharashtra and Assam if he faces any threats that stop him from joining the investigation.
- If a similar FIR is filed in Jaipur, his arrest will still be on hold.
- He must submit his passport to the Thane police.
- He cannot leave India without permission from the Supreme Court.
- He and his team cannot host any other show until further orders.
‘You Cannot Take the Society for Granted’: Supreme Court on Allahbadia’s Remarks
The Supreme Court strongly criticized Allahbadia for his words and said that being famous does not give him the right to say anything he wants.
“Somebody thinks that because I have become so and so popular, I can speak any kind of words and take entire society for granted…you tell us anyone in the world who would like such words!”
‘If You Can Seek Cheap Publicity, the Person Extending Threat is Also…’
During the hearing, lawyer Abhinav Chandrachud pointed out a serious threat made against Allahbadia, stating,
“Please see my interim application. ‘Ranveer Allahabadia ki zubaan kaatkar laane wale ko milega 5 lakhs ka inaam’ is the threat.”
Justice Surya Kant responded, saying,
“If you can seek cheap publicity by using abusive language, this person extending threat is also seeking publicity.”
‘The Words You Have Chosen, Parents Will be Ashamed’
The Supreme Court expressed strong disappointment at Allahbadia’s remarks, stating that they were shameful for society.
“The words you have chosen, parents will be ashamed, sisters will be ashamed. Entire society will feel ashamed. The pervert mind. The perversion you and your henchmen have exhibited! We have judicial system, bound by rule of law. If there are threats, law will take course,”
-said Justice Surya Kant.
‘Arrest of Petitioner in Maha and Assam FIRs Shall Remain Stayed’
Providing relief to Allahbadia, Justice Kant ordered,
“Issue notice. Meanwhile, arrest of petitioner in Maharashtra and Assam FIRs shall remain stayed, subject to his joining investigation. Further subject to his cooperating fully…he won’t be accompanied by counsel inside police station.”
Big Relief to Ranveer Allahbadia!
The Supreme Court further directed that:
“(i) No further FIR shall be registered against petitioner on the basis of episode aired on show India’s Got Latent
(ii) petitioner shall be at liberty to approach local police of Maharashtra and Assam for protection of his life and liberty in case of threat.”
Ranveer Allahbadia Cannot Leave Country Without Court Permission
The court made it clear that if any more FIRs with the same allegations are filed in Jaipur, his arrest will remain on hold. Additionally, it ordered,
“Petitioner shall deposit his passport at Thane police station. He shall not leave country without prior permission of this court,”
-said Justice Surya Kant.
No Other Show to be Aired Until Further Notice: SC
The Supreme Court also ruled,
“Petitioner or his associates shall not air any other show till further orders.”
TODAY’S HEARING IN DETAIL
Advocate Abhinav Chandrachud, representing Allahbadia, told the court that the YouTuber has been receiving death threats, all because of a 10-second video clip.
“Petitioner has got death threats.. 5 lakh reward for cutting his tongue. Former wrestler says he should not be spared in any party we meet him. All for a 10-second clip,”
-Chandrachud said.
However, the Supreme Court was not sympathetic and instead questioned Allahbadia’s choice of language and conduct.
“Are you defending the language used?”
-Justice Kant demanded.
Chandrachud, as an officer of the court, responded,
“As an officer of the court, I am disgusted at the language used.”
The Bench then questioned what Allahbadia considered to be the standards of obscenity and vulgarity.
“So what are the parameters of obscenity and vulgarity? In a society that has some self-evolved values, and when we behave within those parameters, we want to know what are the parameters of Indian society according to the petitioner.”
The court firmly stated that the language used by Allahbadia was obscene.
“If this is not obscene, then what is? You can show your vulgarity anytime and show the depravity…”
-Justice Kant remarked.
The Bench also noted that, contrary to Allahbadia’s claims, there were only two FIRs against him—one in Mumbai and one in Assam—allowing him to defend himself separately in both.
“There are only two FIRs. One in Mumbai and one in Assam. Liberty is a separate issue. It is not that every case is targeted at you and you are entangled. Suppose 100 FIRs are there, he can say he cannot defend himself.”
Chandrachud then pointed out that a third FIR had been registered on Sunday.
“A third FIR was registered on Sunday,”
-he stated.
However, the Court clarified that the allegations in the FIRs were different.
“There are some allegations in one FIR and not in another. Please, he used obscene and filthy language against the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh… so allegations are different. If you kill one person and attempt to kill another, then both 302 and 307 will be invoked,”
-the Court explained.
The Supreme Court criticized Allahbadia, saying that a person cannot take advantage of his popularity to say anything he wants.
“Such behaviour has to be condemned. Just because you are popular, you cannot take the society for granted. Is there anyone on earth who will like this language? There is something very dirty in his mind which has been vomited. Why should we protect him?”
-Justice Kant asked.
The Court reiterated that there were no multiple FIRs but only two or three, and that Allahbadia could defend himself separately in both cases.
“If there are only two or three FIRs, then you defend yourself. Once you are entangled in so many FIRs, there is a strong impediment against your right to defend yourself, and thus, the court must protect you. But just because a litigant can afford and approach the Supreme Court, then I would like to know, can the court intervene in such a case?”
-the Bench questioned.
The Supreme Court also refused to consider the death threats as a reason to grant Allahbadia relief.
“One of the court accused has been threatened with acid attacks,”
-Chandrachud pointed out.
However, the Court dismissed it, saying,
“That is okay. Threats are there every day. The State can take any action.”
Chandrachud then highlighted another serious threat made against Allahbadia.
“Ranveer Allahabadia ka zubaan kaatne wale ko milega 5 lakh.”
Yet, the Bench remained unsympathetic.
“So what? You uttered such words for popularity, and now threats are also issued for the same. There were also threats against a sitting CM, and we proceeded against him too. We knew the threat giver was a poor fellow,”
-Justice Kant pointed out.
CASE TITLE:
RANVEER GAUTAM ALLAHABADIA Versus UNION OF INDIA AND ORS., W.P.(Crl.) No. 83/2025
PREVIOUSLY IN APEX COURT
YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, moved to the Supreme Court on Feb 14th 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.
CASE TITLE:
RANVEER GAUTAM ALLAHABADIA Versus UNION OF INDIA AND ORS., W.P.(Crl.) No. 83/2025
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