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The Supreme Court on Monday permitted YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia to resume uploading his podcasts and shows on social media, but with strict conditions. The court directed him to submit an undertaking ensuring that his podcast, The Ranveer Show, maintains “morality and decency” and remains suitable for all age groups.
Earlier, the court had barred Allahbadia from airing his podcast following backlash over his controversial remarks on comedian Samay Raina’s YouTube show. A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh considered Allahbadia’s plea, in which he highlighted that his podcast is his sole source of income and supports around 280 employees.
The court also extended interim protection from arrest for Allahbadia until further notice but instructed him to cooperate with the ongoing investigation in Guwahati.
The controversy erupted after Allahbadia made crass remarks on India’s Got Latent, a YouTube show hosted by Raina, leading to multiple FIRs against him. The Maharashtra Cyber Cell and Mumbai Police are currently investigating his comments.
On Monday, both Allahbadia and fellow YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani appeared separately before the Maharashtra Cyber Cell to record their statements in an ongoing obscenity case. According to officials, Allahbadia admitted to making inappropriate comments and acknowledged his mistake. He stated that he attended the show solely as a favor to his friend Samay Raina and did not receive any payment for his appearance.
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