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Ban on Sikandar actor Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss? BJP MP demands action for promoting ‘obscenity’. Who is he?

Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Anil Firojiya has sought a ban on reality shows such as Bigg Boss hosted by Bollywood actor and Sikandar star Salman Khan for allegedly promoting obscenity and having become a cause of concern for Indian families. Firojiya also criticised the show’s host and Sikander actor Salman Khan in his speech in the Lok Sabha …

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Trademark nod revoked over obscenity fears

Hindustan Times

In a dramatic reversal, the Trade Marks Registry on Tuesday withdrew its acceptance of the application for registration of the mark “CHUTIYARAM” under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, stating that the earlier approval was made in “error”. Trademark nod revoked over obscenity fears An order published by the Registry on March 18 stated that the earlier acceptance of “CHUTIYARAM” was …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

'Glimmer of hope' seen by anti-Trump conservative after 'insanely boring' speech

Raw Story

A former Republican strategist catalogued the "obscenity" he witnessed in Donald Trump's congressional address, but he saw at least one "glimmer of hope." Steve Schmidt, who worked on GOP campaigns for George W. Bush, Arnold Schwarzenegger and John McCain, lamented on his Substack page the "decay" he saw in his former party as it fully surrendered to the president, "The …

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1 month ago

YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani interrogated by Assam cops in obscene jokes case

India Today

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Why the joke is on Ranveer Allahbadia

India Today

Anything we say as social media influencers can be used against us.” This cautionary warning from YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia in his 2020 video ‘Dear Angered Indians’ now feels eerily prophetic. In 2014, the Indian judiciary further refined its stance in Aveek Sarkar vs State of West Bengal, adopting a “community standards” test that considers contemporary social values while determining what …

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1 month ago

Ranveer Allahbadia's statement to cops over 'sex with parents' joke: Made mistake

India Today

Podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, whose remarks on a YouTube show sparked controversy, admitted to making a "mistake" in his statement before Maharashtra Cyber, officials said. Allahbadia is under investigation by Maharashtra Cyber and Mumbai police for comments made on comedian Samay Raina’s show India's Got Latent. Officials said that Allahbadia acknowledged using inappropriate language and claimed he attended the show only …

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1 month ago

From Ranveer Allahbadia to regulation: Will your fave OTT shows face more policing?

India Today

The controversy surrounding YouTuber and influencer Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks on the show India’s Got Latent has reignited the debate on digital content regulation in India. In response to the public outrage and Supreme Court’s scrutiny, the Union government is now considering a comprehensive legal framework to regulate content on digital platforms, including over-the-top services. Among the key concerns was the …

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1 month, 1 week ago

'You Are Slim, Fair' Texts To Unknown Woman At 11 PM Is Obscenity: Mumbai Court

ABP News

A court in Mumbai has ruled that sending texts like "you are slim, look very smart and fair, I like you" to an unknown woman at night is obscenity. The court noted that pictures and messages were sent to the complainant between 11 pm and 12.30 am with content like “you are slim”, “you are looking very smart”, “you are …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Messages like ‘you are slim’, ‘are you married?‘ to unknown woman at night amount to obscenity: Court

The Hindu

A sessions court in Mumbai has ruled that sending messages like “you are slim, look very smart and fair, I like you” to an unknown woman at night amounts to obscenity. The court noted that pictures and messages were sent to the complainant between 11 pm and 12.30 am with content like “you are slim”, “you are looking very smart”, …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Messages like 'you are slim, smart, fair' to unknown woman at night amount to obscenity: Mumbai Court

Deccan Chronicle

Mumbai: A sessions court here has ruled that sending messages like 'you are slim, look very smart and fair, I like you' to an unknown woman at night amounts to obscenity. The court noted that pictures and messages were sent to the complainant between 11 pm and 12.30 am with content like 'you are slim', 'you are looking very smart', …

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'India's Got Latent' Row | Supreme Court Issues Notice On YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani's Plea Against Multiple FIRs Over Obscenity Allegations

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice on YouTuber Ashish Chanchalani's plea against the multiple FIRs registered for the offence of obscenity over the remarks made during an episode of the "India's Got Latent" show. To recapitulate, the remarks objected to were part of an episode of comedian Samay Raina's Youtube show "India's Got Latent". It was lodged on the …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Amid Ranveer Allahbadia row, YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani moves SC to quash FIR filed in Guwahati in obscenity case

Hindustan Times

Amid a row over Ranveer Allahbadia's comments, Youtuber Ashish Chanchlani has moved the Supreme Court seeking to quash or transfer to Mumbai an FIR registered in Guwahati in connection with the case of allegedly promoting obscenity in an online show. Ashish Chanchlani seeks quashing of FIR in Assam Ranveer is the key accused because of his controversial comments on the …

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1 month, 1 week ago

SC seeks response from Maharashtra, Assam on Ashish Chanchlani's plea to quash or transfer obscenity FIR

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday sought response of Maharashtra and Assam governments on a plea of YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani seeking to quash or transfer to Mumbai an FIR registered in Guwahati in connection with a case of allegedly promoting obscenity in an online show. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh issued notice and tagged …

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1 month, 1 week ago

To Speak Or Not To Speak: Understanding TheThin Line Between Free Speech And Obscenity

Live Law

The YouTube Show, India's Got Latent, has been embroiled in a major controversy because its host Samay Raina, podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, and other fellow panellists have been booked by the Maharashtra Cyber Police for allegedly transmitting content which is putative to be vulgar and obscene. The Hicklin Test states that for deciding upon obscenity one needs to look whether the …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court grants relief from arrest to Ranveer Allahbadia, with conditions. What are those?

Hindustan Times

YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, who stands surrounded by a raging controversy over his remark at India's Got Latent YouTube show, found some respite after the Supreme Court on Tuesday granted him interim protection from arrest in FIRs in Assam, Maharashtra. The Supreme Court also granted Ranveer Allahbadia the liberty to approach local police in Maharashtra and Assam for protection. What are …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Ranveer Allahbadia News: 'Something Dirty In His Mind' — SC Slams YouTuber's 'Obscene' Comments, But Stays Arrest

ABP News

The Supreme Court on Tuesday slammed YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as BeerBiceps, saying his mind was filled with filth over his 'sex with parents' remark at Samay Raina's 'India's Got Latent' comedy show. However, the court said no FIR shall be registered against the petitioner on the basis of 'India's Got Latent', which was the cause of the initial …

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1 month, 1 week ago

'Dirty Mind, Perverted' : Supreme Court Berates YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia, Stays His Arrest In FIRs For Obscenity

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted interim protection from arrest to YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia in the FIRs registered at Mumbai, Guwahati and Jaipur for the offence of obscenity over his remarks during an episode of the "India's Got Latent" show.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh passed the interim order, while issuing notice. The Supreme Court on …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Ministry to probe obscenity plaints against entertainment programmes

The Hindu

Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar on Friday instructed officials from his department to investigate shows that allegedly promoted obscenity and were selling tickets without the approval of the Theatre Inspection Board. A statement from the Minister’s office said that Mr. Shelar had taken note of multiple complaints regarding programmes that violated cultural norms. Mr. Shelar’s move underscored the State …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranveer Allahabadia Approaches Supreme Court Against Multiple FIRs Over Obscenity Allegations

Live Law

YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia, popularly known as Beer Biceps, has approached the Supreme Court seeking relief in respect of the multiple FIRs lodged against him in various states for the offence of obscenity over the statements made by him during the 'India Got Latent' show.Dr Abhinav Chandrachud mentioned the matter before Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna today. YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia, …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ranveer Allahbadia controversy: How strict are India’s ‘obscenity’ laws? What is the punishment?

Live Mint

Ranveer Allahbadia controversy: YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, known as BeerBiceps, has faced backlash over his ‘objectionable’ remarks on comedian Samay Raina's now-deleted show, India's Got Latent. The Assam police’s complaint against both Allahbadia and Raina, includes charges of ‘obscene acts’ under Section 296 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. “Guwahati Crime Branch has registered a case vide Cyber PS case no …

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Watch: ‘India’s Got Latent’ Row: How have Indian courts interpreted ‘obscenity’?

The Hindu

A huge controversy has erupted over the popular YouTube show India’s Got Latent, after the Maharashtra cyber police booked podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, comedian Samay Raina, and others for allegedly broadcasting obscene content. It defines obscenity as material that is ‘lascivious or appeals to the prurient interest’—content that is overtly and excessively sexual—or that has the potential to ‘deprave and corrupt’ …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘India’s Got Latent’ row: Could Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina be punished for obscenity?

Firstpost

Podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, aka BeerBiceps, is in major trouble over his ‘obscene’ remarks on Samay Raina’s show ‘India’s Got Latent.’ Maharashtra Cyber Police has filed an FIR against Allahbadia, Raina, and other artists after the first case was registered in Assam. Here’s what the law says on ‘obscene material’ Allahbadia, best known for his YouTube channel 'BeerBiceps', has sparked outrage …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

How College Romance could bail out Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina

India Today

Five comics and YouTubers, including Ranveer Allahbadia, are facing the heat after clips of an episode of the Samay Raina-hosted YouTube roast show went viral and snowballed into a major controversy over profanity. In the 2024 verdict, the Supreme Court said, "Obscenity relates to material that arouses sexual and lustful thoughts, which is not at all the effect of abusive …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Jatra’ continues to thrive on vulgarity as government lax to frame guidelines

New Indian Express

BHUBANESWAR : Despite two years having passed since the state government prohibited obscenity in jatra shows and Law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan’s announcement five months back to bring in new rules to stop vulgar item dances, jatra organisers continue with the objectionable performances to draw crowds and mint money. The Odia Language, Literature and Culture department has since 2023 banned vulgar …

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Ban on Sikandar actor Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss? BJP MP demands action for promoting ‘obscenity’. Who is he?

Trademark nod revoked over obscenity fears

'Glimmer of hope' seen by anti-Trump conservative after 'insanely boring' speech

YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani interrogated by Assam cops in obscene jokes case

Why the joke is on Ranveer Allahbadia

Ranveer Allahbadia's statement to cops over 'sex with parents' joke: Made mistake

From Ranveer Allahbadia to regulation: Will your fave OTT shows face more policing?

'You Are Slim, Fair' Texts To Unknown Woman At 11 PM Is Obscenity: Mumbai Court

Messages like ‘you are slim’, ‘are you married?‘ to unknown woman at night amount to obscenity: Court

Messages like 'you are slim, smart, fair' to unknown woman at night amount to obscenity: Mumbai Court

'India's Got Latent' Row | Supreme Court Issues Notice On YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani's Plea Against Multiple FIRs Over Obscenity Allegations

Amid Ranveer Allahbadia row, YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani moves SC to quash FIR filed in Guwahati in obscenity case

SC seeks response from Maharashtra, Assam on Ashish Chanchlani's plea to quash or transfer obscenity FIR

To Speak Or Not To Speak: Understanding TheThin Line Between Free Speech And Obscenity

Supreme Court grants relief from arrest to Ranveer Allahbadia, with conditions. What are those?

Ranveer Allahbadia News: 'Something Dirty In His Mind' — SC Slams YouTuber's 'Obscene' Comments, But Stays Arrest

'Dirty Mind, Perverted' : Supreme Court Berates YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia, Stays His Arrest In FIRs For Obscenity

Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Ministry to probe obscenity plaints against entertainment programmes

Ranveer Allahabadia Approaches Supreme Court Against Multiple FIRs Over Obscenity Allegations

Ranveer Allahbadia controversy: How strict are India’s ‘obscenity’ laws? What is the punishment?

Watch: ‘India’s Got Latent’ Row: How have Indian courts interpreted ‘obscenity’?

‘India’s Got Latent’ row: Could Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina be punished for obscenity?

How College Romance could bail out Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina

‘Jatra’ continues to thrive on vulgarity as government lax to frame guidelines