Comedian Pranit More has approached the Supreme Court seeking the clubbing of FIRs registered against him in Maharashtra and Haryana over the ‘Rs 370 biryani’ controversy, which arose from a misogynistic remark by an audience member at his show. The FIRs invoke provisions of the BNS and the IT Act. The petition is likely to be listed on September 21, and the allegations are untested.
The Customs department argued that an importer whose goods were held to be ‘prohibited’ should have appealed rather than approached the High Court. The Calcutta High Court held the writ maintainable, observing that where a statutory authority steps outside objective law into subjective morality and affects the fundamental right to trade, the court will not turn the litigant away. It expressed no view on the merits.
The Supreme Court of India directed the return of podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia’s passport after the Maharashtra government confirmed the investigation into his remarks was complete. The court noted Allahbadia’s cooperation during the probe and advised filing a writ petition for further relief, scheduling the next hearing for Monday.
Today, On 26th March, The Delhi High Court allowed the withdrawal of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed against rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh’s song ‘Maniac’. The petition had raised objections to the song’s lyrics, alleging they were inappropriate. However, the petitioner later sought to withdraw the case, and the court granted permission. With this decision, the legal challenge against the song has come to an end.
The Trade Marks Registry has withdrawn its approval for registering the trademark ‘CHUTIYARAM’ under Class 30 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The decision came on Tuesday, just a day after the mark was published in the Trademark Journal and two weeks after it was initially accepted. In an official order published on Tuesday, the Trade Marks Registry admitted that the acceptance of the application was a mistake and that the mark violated legal provisions under Sections 9 and 11 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
A court ruled that sending messages like “you are slim, smart, and fair” to an unknown woman at night constitutes obscenity. Such remarks can be intrusive and unwelcome, violating personal boundaries. The judgment highlights the importance of respecting privacy and consent in communication. Unsolicited compliments, especially at odd hours, may be deemed inappropriate and offensive.
Today, On 18th February, The Supreme Court of India took strong note of podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia’s controversial remarks on a YouTube show, pointing out that his comments were copied from an Australian program. Allahbadia, who faces multiple FIRs, used inappropriate language during the show, which was part of the paid program ‘India’s Got Latent’. The court emphasized the need for clear warnings for adult content to protect viewers.
NEW DELHI: Today, 18th Feb, The Supreme Court of India recently heard a petition filed by popular YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia. The case concerns the controversial show “India’s Got Latent,” and the court raised concerns about the regulation of “obscene” content on platforms like YouTube and social media.