SC raps Ranveer Allahbadia for ‘vulgarity, dirty mind’: How a crass joke caused national uproar | India News

NEW DELHI: A crude joke on India’s Got Latent, a show hosted by comedian Samay Raina, has landed YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia—popularly known as BeerBiceps—into legal trouble. His comment about parents and sex, which went viral on February 10, sparked public outrage and multiple FIRs against him and fellow comedians Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, and Apoorva Makhija.
Even as the Supreme Court shielded Allahbadia from immediate arrest on Tuesday, the judges did not hold back their criticism. “This is vulgarity. You have a dirty mind,” the bench observed, making it clear that legal immunity did not equate to moral approval.
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The uproar against Allahbadia is part of a larger pattern where comedians have frequently faced the law for their content. Over the years, stand-up acts, roasts, and even satirical tweets have landed several artists in legal trouble.

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Not just YouTubers and stand-up comedians, but even mainstream TV and film personalities have faced the heat.

What’s next for Allahbadia?
Despite the temporary relief from the Supreme Court, Allahbadia is still facing multiple FIRs. The case underscores a recurring pattern—where humorists find themselves caught between free speech and legal scrutiny.