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The Supreme Court has allowed Ranveer Allahbadia to resume The Ranveer Show, stressing the importance of balancing freedom of expression with moral responsibility. The court also urged the government to consider these factors while framing regulations for digital content.
How did Samay Raina get involved in the controversy?
The issue originally stemmed from Allahbadia’s remarks on Raina’s show, which triggered public backlash and legal scrutiny. However, things escalated when Samay Raina made a comment during a stand-up show in Canada, joking, “Thanks for paying my lawyer’s fees.
“This did not sit well with the Supreme Court. Justice Surya Kant criticized Raina’s attitude, stating, “These young and oversmart ones think they know more than this… One of them went to Canada and spoke about all this.” The court made it clear that making light of judicial proceedings—whether in India or abroad—would not be tolerated.
What was the Supreme Court’s response to Raina’s remarks?
Justice Surya Kant emphasized that young content creators often underestimate the authority of the judiciary. He remarked, “They think we are probably an outdated generation. One of them has gone to Canada and spoken there. They don’t know the jurisdiction this Court enjoys and what probably can be done. We don’t want to [act] because they are young; we understand.”
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta also pointed out that Raina’s comments reflected a lack of seriousness toward legal proceedings. The court delivered a strong warning: “Behave, or else we know how to deal with you.”
After facing widespread criticism, both Allahbadia and Raina took corrective steps. Allahbadia publicly apologized, acknowledging that his remarks were inappropriate. Raina, on the other hand, deleted all episodes of his show and assured his cooperation with the authorities
