A case against YouTubers for alleged obscenity in India’s Got Latent has sparked debate on digital content regulation. With the Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia controversy gaining traction, public opinion is divided on obscenity. This raises questions about Indian obscenity laws and Broadcasting Network Standards (BNS) governing television and digital media.
A Delhi court has freed seven women accused of dancing “obscenely” in a bar, ruling that neither wearing small clothes nor dancing is a crime unless it annoys others. The judge criticized the police for making up a false case without public support or proper evidence. The court also acquitted the bar manager, stating that there was no proof of any rule violation.
A criminal case has been filed against Balaji ALT and its director, Ekta Kapoor, for allegedly airing obscene content that violates cultural values and legal standards. The complaint, filed by Uday Maholkar, founder of Save Culture Save Bharat, seeks action under multiple laws, including the POCSO Act, IPC, and IT Act. The court has issued a notice to Delhi Police for failing to register an FIR and directed them to submit an action taken report before the next hearing on March 6, 2025. Advocate Vineet Jindal stressed that the platform’s content undermines societal morals and negatively influences youth, calling for stricter regulation of OTT platforms to ensure adherence to ethical and legal guidelines.
