Ranveer Allahbadia Files Undertaking in Supreme Court
Podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, has submitted an undertaking to the Supreme Court, promising to maintain decency in his shows. This comes after his controversial remarks on comic Samay Raina’s YouTube show “India’s Got Latent” led to legal action against him.
Senior Advocate Seeks Passport Return
Senior advocate Abhinav Chandrachud, representing Allahbadia, informed a bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh that his client had already joined the investigation and filed the required undertaking. Chandrachud further requested a modification of the court’s condition that required Allahbadia to deposit his passport, arguing that it negatively impacted his livelihood.
Supreme Court’s Stand on the Matter
The bench, however, noted that allowing Allahbadia to travel abroad could affect the ongoing investigation. The Supreme Court agreed to review Allahbadia’s request for passport release after this period.
Resumption of “The Ranveer Show”
On March 3, the Supreme Court granted permission for Allahbadia to resume his podcast, “The Ranveer Show,” on the condition that it maintains morality and decency, making it suitable for viewers of all age groups.
Legal Battle Over Controversial Comments The Supreme Court had earlier granted him interim protection from arrest on February 18 while criticizing his comments as “vulgar” and stating that he possessed a “dirty mind” that brought shame to society.
Other Comedians Named in the Case
Besides Allahbadia and Samay Raina, several other comedians, including Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, and Apoorva Makhija, have also been named in the case in Assam.
As the investigation proceeds, all eyes are on the Supreme Court’s final decision regarding Allahbadia’s plea for passport release and the broader implications for online content regulation in India.
