Indian Supreme Court Rebukes YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia Over Obscene Remarks

The court granted Allahbadia protection from arrest while criticizing his comments as obscene and raising concerns about digital content regulation.

Ranveer Allahbadia, a prominent YouTuber, faced backlash and legal complaints for making an inappropriate joke about parents during a comedy show.
The Supreme Court described the remarks as 'perverted' and 'dirty,' criticizing them as harmful to societal values and decency.
Allahbadia received interim protection from arrest, with the court barring further police complaints and requiring him to surrender his passport and cooperate with investigations.
The case has sparked a broader debate on regulating YouTube and digital content, with the court urging the government to consider stricter oversight measures.
Allahbadia issued a public apology, acknowledging his lapse in judgment, while also reporting death threats to himself and his family.