Mumbai, February 12, 2025 – The Maharashtra Cyber Department has filed an FIR against podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, comedian Samay Raina, and other guests of the YouTube show India’s Got Latent for allegedly broadcasting obscene content, sparking massive public outrage.
This action follows a case lodged by the Assam Police against Allahbadia over his controversial remarks. According to reports, the Cyber Department is now summoning around 30 guests who have appeared on the show since its launch.
Latest Developments:
🔹 FIR Registered: The Cyber Department has booked the accused under relevant sections of the IT Act, ordering the removal of all 18 episodes of the show due to the use of vulgar and obscene language.
🔹 Summons Issued: Apart from Allahbadia and Samay Raina, the investigation includes Apoorva Mukhija, Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, and show producers Tushar Poojari and Saurabh Bothra.
🔹 NCW Steps In: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has summoned the content creators and producers for a hearing on February 17 at its New Delhi office, citing derogatory comments and violation of dignity.
🔹 Parliament Debate: The issue reached Parliament, where Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske called for stricter regulations on social media, demanding censorship on influencers’ content.
🔹 YouTube Removes Episode: Amid rising backlash, YouTube pulled down the controversial episode, while Mumbai Police visited Allahbadia’s residence for further investigation.
Ranveer Allahbadia Responds
Facing mounting pressure, Allahbadia released a video apology, calling his remarks a “lapse in judgment”, but the controversy continues to intensify.
With hearings scheduled and investigations ongoing, the case marks a significant moment in India’s digital content regulation debate.
