Supreme Court to hear Ranveer Allahbadia’s plea in ‘India’s Got Latent’ case on February 21

The Supreme Court is set to hear social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia’s plea on February 21 regarding the ongoing India’s Got Latent controversy. Allahbadia, the founder of the popular YouTube channel BeerBiceps, has moved the court seeking relief from multiple FIRs filed against him in Maharashtra and Assam.

Urgent Plea for Intervention

On Friday, Allahbadia’s lawyer, Advocate Abhinav Chandrachud, urged Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna for an urgent hearing. He requested the consolidation of all FIRs to prevent harassment. The case has now been tentatively listed for hearing next week.

The Controversy

The legal trouble began after Allahbadia allegedly made obscene remarks during an appearance on comedian Samay Raina’s show, India’s Got Latent. FIRs were filed against him, Raina, content creator Ashish Chanchlani, influencer Apoorva Mukhija, and others following a public backlash. The Maharashtra Cyber Police and Assam Police have been investigating the matter.

Police Summons & No-Show

Allahbadia was summoned twice by Mumbai Police but failed to appear on Friday. He was expected at Khar police station but did not show up. When police visited his Versova residence, they found it locked. A notice has now been pasted at his home, instructing him to appear at the earliest.

Meanwhile, the Maharashtra Cyber Police have summoned 59 individuals, including judges and participants associated with India’s Got Latent, over the alleged use of foul language on the show. So far, only reality show host Raghu Ram has responded.

Show Removed & Public Apology

Following the controversy, Allahbadia issued a public apology on social media. Comedian Samay Raina also announced that all episodes of India’s Got Latent have been removed from YouTube. Raina’s legal team has confirmed that he, currently in the US, will return to India by February 17 to cooperate with the investigation.

With the Supreme Court now set to hear the case, the legal battle continues, and all eyes are on the verdict’s impact on digital content creators in India.