Overview

• Comedian Samay Raina removed all episodes of his YouTube show, India’s Got Latent, following controversy surrounding remarks made by guest Ranveer Allahbadia.
• Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as BeerBiceps, is under investigation after making an obscene comment involving parents during a members-only episode of the show.
• The Supreme Court criticized Allahbadia’s remarks as obscene and shameful but granted him interim protection from arrest while condemning his lack of responsibility.
• Public backlash against the controversy has extended to India’s influencer economy, with travel vlogger Shenaz Treasury revealing she lost a brand deal due to the incident.
• The controversy has reignited debates about the conduct of social media influencers and the legal and societal standards for online content.