By The Sampadak Express
The Supreme Court on Tuesday strongly criticized YouTube podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia for his controversial remarks made during his appearance on the show India’s Got Latent. Describing his comments as the “show of a perverted mind,” the court condemned the crudeness of his statements, which have sparked outrage across the country.
Despite the severe criticism, the court granted Allahbadia protection from arrest, ordering that no further FIRs be filed against him for his comments. However, the court directed him to deposit his passport at the Thane police station and prohibited him from leaving the country without prior court approval.
The Supreme Court also raised concerns over the regulation of obscene content online, directing the Centre to consider stronger rules for platforms like YouTube and other social media. The court called on Attorney General R. Venkataramani and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to provide assistance in the next hearing regarding Allahbadia’s plea.
Justice Surya Kant, while addressing the matter, expressed disappointment over the absence of adequate regulation, saying, “If the Government of India is willing to act, we will be happy. Otherwise, we will not leave this vacuum and will take action ourselves.” The court underscored its intention to address the issue, stating it could step in if necessary.
The comments that led to the controversy were made by Allahbadia during an episode of India’s Got Latent, where he spoke inappropriately about parents’ intimate relationships. The remarks sparked multiple FIRs in Assam, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra. The Supreme Court, while hearing his petition to club these FIRs, condemned his language, saying it was offensive and shameful to society.“
Your words will make daughters, sisters, parents, and even society feel ashamed. This is not just obscenity, it reflects a perverted mind,” the court remarked. “Such behavior has to be condemned. Just because you’re popular, you can’t take society for granted.”
The case continues to raise questions about the limits of online content and the responsibility of social media influencers. The Supreme Court’s strong stance suggests it may take further action if the government does not act swiftly on this growing concern.
