IGL Controversy: Big Relief For Samay Raina After SC Quashes All FIRs Against Comedians- Deets Inside
The court praised the comedians’ fundraising and outreach efforts, including Rs 12.5 crore raised for disability welfare, while keeping broader online-content rules under review.
- On Friday, the Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against YouTuber-comedian Samay Raina and four other comedians over insensitive remarks about persons with disabilities on Got Latent. A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant passed the order.
- The Cure SMA India Foundation filed criminal cases following the November 14, 2024, episode of Got Latent, which featured remarks the NGO alleged ridiculed individuals with Spinal Muscular Atrophy and its treatment costs.
- Raina and the others organized a chess tournament in Pune and scheduled four fundraising shows, raising Rs 12.5 crore for persons with disabilities. The Bench noted constructive conversations occurred between the comedians and the petitioner NGO.
- The Bench praised their efforts, stating, "Once there are genuine efforts positive results are bound to be there. They are very bright youngsters." The Court also appreciated constructive conversations between the comedians and the petitioner NGO.
- While proceedings against the five comedians are closed, the Court will continue examining broader online content regulation guidelines based on recommendations from persons with disabilities. Ranveer Allahabadia's separate plea remains pending before the Court.
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SC quashes criminal cases against Samay Raina, 4 other comedians for disability remarks
The Supreme Court of India has quashed criminal proceedings against comedian Samay Raina and four others who faced charges for remarks about people with disabilities. The court lauded their subsequent efforts in organising events and raising awareness for specially-abled persons and those with rare diseases like Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
IGL Controversy: Big Relief For Samay Raina After SC Quashes All FIRs Against Comedians- Deets Inside
The Supreme Court has quashed the criminal proceedings against comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina, along with four other comedians, over their remarks concerning persons with disabilities in India’s Got Latent The post IGL Controversy: Big Relief For Samay Raina After SC Quashes All FIRs Against Comedians- Deets Inside appeared first on Bollywood Bubble.
Supreme Court quashes criminal proceedings against comedian Samay Raina, four others over disability remarks
The top court appreciated the efforts made by them in organising a chess tournament in March for disabled persons and helping raise awareness about organisations working for persons with disabilities
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