Stand-up comedian Daniel Fernandes received a legal notice from two Supreme Court lawyers over his content, which they claim trivializes the Pahalgam terror attack and mocks Indian cultural values. Fernandes defends his satire, asserting artistic freedom, while the notice demands removal of the offending material by June 3, 2025, citing public responsibility.
Kamra told the Court that despite receiving over 500 death threats and requests for virtual questioning, the police were insisting that he appear physically in Mumbai for questioning. MUMBAI: Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has approached the Bombay High Court seeking to quash an FIR filed against him by the Mumbai Police for allegedly calling Maharashtra […]
Bombay: 8th April: On Tuesday, the Bombay High Court asked the Maharashtra government to reply to a petition filed by stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra. Kamra has requested the Court to cancel the First Information Report (FIR) filed against him by the Mumbai Police for calling Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde a “gaddar” (traitor) during his comedy show.
Justice Oka addressed the prevalent issue of hate speech in India, which often targets religious minorities and oppressed communities, aiming to provoke societal division. He emphasized the need for public awareness and education to reduce such speech, while safeguarding free speech rights. Oka advocated for the right to dissent and protest as essential democratic principles.
Today, On 18th February, lawyer Abhinav Chandrachud referenced ex-BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma’s controversial remarks while defending Ranveer Allahbadia. The court, however, ordered Allahbadia to surrender his passport to Maharashtra’s Thane police and barred him from leaving the country without approval. Additionally, he has been prohibited from participating in stand-up comedy or ‘roast’ shows until further […]
