YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia Faces Legal Action Over Obscene Comments on ‘India’s Got Latent
Ranveer Allahbadia apologised for making obscene jokes on Samay Raina's show
YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, known for his channel “Beer Biceps,” is facing legal action for allegedly making obscene comments during an appearance on the YouTube show “India’s Got Latent,” hosted by comedian Samay Raina.
The controversy began when a clip from the show went viral, featuring Allahbadia asking a contestant a provocative question about their parents and sex. This sparked widespread outrage, leading to multiple complaints and investigations.
Two cases are reported to have been filed against YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia in India.
A complaint was filed with the Assam police under Section 296 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, which deals with obscene acts.
An FIR was also filed by the Maharashtra cyber police under Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, among other sections.
Although no FIR has been registered yet in Mumbai, however, Mumbai Police has initiated an investigation into the controversy.
Section 296 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), punishes those who sell or profit from obscene material in any form (including electronic content). Offenders can face up to two years imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs. 5,000 for first-time offences.
While Section 67 of the IT Act, deals specifically with transmitting obscene material online and carries stricter penalties compared to traditional media.
On the other hand, Ranveer Allahbadia issued an apology on social media acknowledging his mistake and expressing regret over his comments.
On Monday, he shared a video on X, admitting his mistakes and offering an apology. He acknowledged that comedy is not his strong suit and vowed to use his platform responsibly, promising never to disrespect it again.
Sharing a video, he said, “My comment wasn’t just inappropriate, it wasn’t even funny. Comedy is not my forte. I’m just here to say sorry. Many of you asked if this is how I wish to use my platform and, obviously, this is not how I wish to use it. I’m not going to give any context or justification or reasoning behind whatever happened.”
He added, “I’m just here for an apology. I personally had a lapse in judgment. It wasn’t cool on my part. The podcast is watched by people of all ages. I don’t want to be the kind of person that takes that responsibility lightly and family is the last thing that I would ever disrespect.”
Meanwhile, the controversial episode has been removed from YouTube following government orders due to public pressure and legal actions against it.
