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In a significant development, the Supreme Court has granted interim protection from arrest to YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known as The Beer Biceps, in connection with his controversial remarks made during an episode of India's Got Latent show. This ruling follows the registration of multiple FIRs against him in Mumbai, Guwahati, and Jaipur, accusing him of using offensive language on the show hosted by comedian Samay Raina.
While granting Allahbadia relief from arrest, the bench consisting of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh condemned his remarks, labeling them as "dirty" and "perverted." The court expressed concerns over the impact of his language, particularly on parents, daughters, and society as a whole. Justice Surya Kant remarked, "The language you have used is not just offensive, it is shameful for parents, for sisters, and for the entire society."
Ranveer Allahbadia SC Hearing | Top Quotes
- Justice Surya Kant's Critique on Obscenity:
"If this is not obscenity, then what is obscenity? See the language you are using!"— Justice Kant questioned Allahbadia's legal representative about the nature of the language used during the show, suggesting that it crossed the line into obscenity.
- On the Nature of Allahbadia's Remarks:
"There is something dirty in this person's mind that has been vomited by him through this program. Why should the courts favor him?"— Justice Kant strongly criticized Allahbadia, asserting that his comments insulted parents and society.
- On Responsibility and Morality:
"There has to be lack of responsibility...this type of condemnable behavior...it's not a question of an individual's morality." — Justice Kant emphasized that Allahbadia's remarks were not merely a matter of personal morality but also reflected a lack of social responsibility.
- Impact on Society and Public Image:
"The words that you have used, parents will feel ashamed. Sisters and daughters will feel ashamed. Entire society will feel ashamed. It shows a perverted mind." — The bench expressed concern over the harmful societal impact of Allahbadia's words.
- On Cheap Publicity and Death Threats:
"If you can try to attain cheap publicity by saying these kinds of things, there might be others also who might want to get cheap publicity by making threats." — Justice Kant warned Allahbadia against using offensive language for publicity, noting that it could invite false threats from others.
- On Content Restrictions and Society's Precautions:
"There are certain societies where they warn those who are not supposed to watch the program...they maintain precautions." — Justice Kant remarked on how some societies take extra measures to prevent inappropriate content from being viewed, especially in the case of restricted shows.
- Advocate Chandrachud’s Response:
Advocate Abhnav Chandrachud, representing Allahbadia, admitted that he was "disgusted" by the language used but questioned whether it amounted to a criminal offense, acknowledging the need for greater responsibility in content creation.
Conditions for Interim Protection:
The Supreme Court granted interim protection to Allahbadia with the following conditions:
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Cooperation with Investigation:
Allahbadia must join the investigation when summoned by the authorities and fully cooperate with the ongoing probe. -
No Counsel During Investigation:
Allahbadia is required to cooperate with investigators without being accompanied by any counsel during police interrogations. -
Deposit Passport:
He is instructed to deposit his passport with the Investigating Officer at the Thane police station. -
No Leaving the Country:
Allahbadia cannot leave the country without permission from the Supreme Court. -
No Further Shows:
He or his associates are prohibited from airing any further episodes of shows until further orders.
Protection Against Threats:
The Supreme Court also granted Allahbadia the liberty to approach local police in Maharashtra and Assam for protection against any threats to his life.
The case continues to highlight the legal and societal consequences of inflammatory content created by online influencers, underscoring the need for accountability in the digital space.
