‘India’s Got Latent’ Row: SC To Hear Podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia’s Plea On April 1

Ranveer Allahbadia

The Supreme Court of India on Monday scheduled to hear a plea filed by podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as BeerBiceps, on Tuesday.

The plea pertains to multiple First Information Reports filed against him over controversial remarks regarding parents and sex, made during a podcast hosted by comic Samay Raina on the YouTube show “India’s Got Latent.”

Case Details

A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh will hear the matter. The FIRs were registered in connection with comments that have sparked public outrage for their perceived vulgarity & indecency.

On March 3, the Supreme Court permitted Allahbadia to resume his popular podcast, “The Ranveer Show,” under the condition that it maintains “morality & decency” and remains suitable for audiences of all ages. This decision came after Allahbadia argued that the podcast was his primary source of livelihood, supporting around 280 employees.

Previous Court Orders

The Court had earlier, on February 18, barred Allahbadia and his associates from airing any content on YouTube or other audio-visual platforms. However, this order was later modified, allowing him to continue his podcast with specific content guidelines.

The bench also extended interim protection from arrest for Allahbadia until further orders, while directing him to cooperate with the investigation in Guwahati.

Additionally, the Supreme Court has broadened the scope of the proceedings, instructing the Centre to draft a regulatory framework for managing social media content.

Involvement Of Other Personalities

Apart from Allahbadia and Samay Raina, several others have been named in the case, including:

YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani, Comics Jaspreet Singh and Apoorva Makhija, Ashish Chanchlani has also filed a plea seeking to club his FIRs with Allahbadia’s case, which the Supreme Court will consider.

Court’s Remarks

Earlier, the Court criticized Allahbadia’s comments, describing them as “vulgar” and his mindset as “dirty,” stating that such remarks were “shameful for society.”

The case has ignited a broader debate on the boundaries of free speech, content regulation on digital platforms, and the responsibilities of influencers in the digital age.