A Supreme Court lawyer has lodged a complaint with Delhi’s Cyber Police against YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia and comedian Samay Raina for allegedly making vulgar references to family relationships on ‘India’s Got Latent’. The complaint cites abusive language and a distortion of cultural values, urging immediate legal action under various Indian laws, reflecting public outrage.
New Delhi: A Supreme Court lawyer has 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.
The controversy stems from an episode in which Ranveer Allahbadia allegedly posed an unsettling question to a contestant: “Would you rather…” The complaint claims that the show features content that distorts family values and uses abusive language on a public platform.
Advocate Vineet Jindal has filed the complaint under Sections 296 and 34 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), alleging that the accused made derogatory remarks about family relationships. He further stated that such content is “distorting our culture and social structure, and they must be punished.”
The complaint accuses Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina, and other show participants of transmitting and promoting obscene, vulgar, and abusive content through digital platforms.
According to the lawyer, a video clip circulating on social media caught his attention, where the individuals allegedly used inappropriate language to describe family dynamics.
He claims the content violates Indian laws and constitutes a criminal act under:
- Section 294 and 286 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) (related to obscene acts in public)
- Section 67A of the Information Technology Act (related to transmitting sexually explicit content online)
The complaint demands immediate legal action against the accused and requests an FIR registration under the mentioned laws.
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This is not the first legal action against the show. A separate complaint was previously filed in Mumbai against:
- Ranveer Allahbadia
- Social media influencer Apoorva Makhija
- Comedian Samay Raina
- The organizers of ‘India’s Got Latent’
The complaint in Mumbai was lodged with the Mumbai Police Commissioner and Maharashtra Women’s Commission, calling for strict action against the accused for allegedly using “abusive language” on the show.
With growing public outrage, it remains to be seen how authorities will respond to the complaints against ‘India’s Got Latent’ and its participants.
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