370 Biryani Row: Gurugram Police Files Case Against Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra and Venue Owner
NCW complaint and viral clips prompted notices and a detailed probe, with police acting under IT Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections.
- Gurugram Police registered a criminal case against comedian Pranit More and audience member Himanshu Jangra following a complaint from the National Commission for Women. The FIR was filed at the DLF Phase 2 Police Station.
- The controversy erupted after a viral video showed Jangra describing a date where he spent Rs 370 on chicken biryani, claiming he expected physical intimacy in return. Viewers criticized the remarks for allegedly glorifying sexual coercion.
- Authorities booked the pair under Section 67 of the IT Act and Sections 294, 353, 75, and 75 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The NCW requested an Action Taken Report from the Haryana Police chief within seven days.
- The NCW summoned More and Jangra to appear on June 22. Police officials emphasized the investigation will proceed strictly in accordance with law despite apologies issued by both men.
- Beyond the Haryana case, Maharashtra Cyber Police registered a separate FIR against the pair for allegedly spreading obscene content online. Investigators have instructed social media platforms to remove the viral clips.
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