Parth Bajaj
On 3rd March, 2025, the Supreme Court of India strongly criticized comment made by comedian Samay Raina for his ongoing controversy surrounding his show ‘India’s Got Latent’. The Court, while hearing a petition against podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, remarked that the younger generation often perceives themselves as “oversmart” and disregards legal boundaries.
“These young and oversmart ones think they know more than this… One of them went to Canada and spoke about all this,” observed Justice Surya Kant during the hearing. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta further added, “Yes, he (referring to Raina) went abroad and made fun of this proceeding.” The Court sternly warned social media personalities, emphasizing that they must “behave, or else we know how to deal with you.”
Samay Raina, who was touring Canada with his ongoing show ‘Samay Raina Unfiltered’, had made a light-hearted reference to the legal dispute on stage, jokingly telling the audience, “Thanks for paying my lawyer’s fees.” His remarks did not sit well with the judiciary, leading to further scrutiny.
The controversy initially erupted when Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known as The BeerBiceps, made inappropriate comments about parents and sex during his appearance on Raina’s show. The statements sparked widespread outrage, igniting debates in Parliament and prompting multiple legal complaints. Multiple complaints were subsequently filed against several other YouTubers who participated in the show, including Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, and Apoorva Mukhija.
Since the controversy erupted, Raina has been staying in Canada, where several of his statements have gone viral. Now, with the Supreme Court taking note of the matter, its strong remarks suggest that Raina could face further legal trouble in the near future.
In response to the backlash, Raina removed all episodes of ‘India’s Got Latent’ from YouTube and issued a statement affirming his cooperation with authorities. Allahbadia also released a public apology, admitting that his remarks were “not just inappropriate but also not even funny.” Despite this, the Supreme Court had initially prohibited the podcaster from continuing his show.
However, in a recent development, the Apex Court has now granted Allahbadia permission to resume The Ranveer Show acknowledging the “need to balance morality and freedom of expression.” The Court also advised the Central Government to consider these aspects while drafting guidelines for ‘Digital Content Regulation’ following the widespread controversy.
Case Name: Ranveer Gautam Allahbadia v. Union of India
Case Number: W.P.(Crl.) No. 83/2025
Bench: Justices Surya Kant and NK Singh