The Supreme Court of India denies Ranveer Allahbadia’s foreign travel plea in the India’s Got Latent obscenity case, citing ongoing investigation.
SUPREME COURT BARS RANVEER ALLAHABADIA FROM FOREIGN TRAVEL IN OBSCENITY CASE
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The Supreme Court of India declined to lift foreign travel restrictions on Ranveer Allahbadia in the India’s Got Latent obscenity case, pending investigation completion.
Case Overview
Case Name: Ranveer Gautam Allahabadia vs. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court of India heard a plea by Ranveer Allahbadia also popularly known as BeerBiceps seeking permission to travel abroad between several criminal cases over alleged obscenity in the web show India’s Got Latent. A Bench of Justice Surya Kant and NK Singh rejected his request by citing an ongoing investigation expected to conclude in 2 weeks. The Court previously permitted him to resume his podcast provided he maintained decency.
Key Aspects
- Foreign Travel Ban : Court refused to return the passport of Allahbadia by requiring him to stay in India for the investigation.
- Probe Timeline: Maharashtra government stated the investigation would conclude within 2 weeks.
- Podcast Conditions: He must uphold morality and avoid discussing sub judice matters.
- Legal Precedents: Similar cases involve YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani who sought to quash an FIR in Assam.
- Regulatory Concerns : Court hinted at possible content regulation to control obscenity in digital media.
Legal Insights
- Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) (Sections 294) – deals with punishment for obscenity in public content.
- IT Act, 2000 (Section 67) – bars in publishing obscene material online.
- Constitutional Rights (Article 19(2)) – Restrictions on freedom of speech for decency and morality.
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) (Section 482)- Anticipatory bail granted to co-accused Ashish Chanchlani.
Court’s Verdict
The Supreme Court of India ordered Ranveer Allahbadia to cooperate with the investigation and return after 2 weeks for reconsideration. The matter is listed for 21st April 21,2025.
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