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NHRC Tells Mumbai Police to Register Case Over Ranbir Kapoor Vaping Scene in Netflix Series

Authorities must file action reports within two weeks following the commission’s notice.

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The Ba***ds Of Bollywood Lands In Trouble Over E-Cigarette Scene
National Human Rights Commission demand case against Ranbir Kapoor (Credit: X)

Overview

  • The National Human Rights Commission asked Mumbai Police to register a case naming Ranbir Kapoor, the show’s producers, and Netflix under India’s Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019.
  • The complaint, filed by Vinay Joshi, alleges a scene shows Kapoor using an e‑cigarette without a warning or disclaimer.
  • The NHRC sought Action Taken Reports from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and from Mumbai Police as part of its inquiry.
  • The commission directed the Mumbai police commissioner to investigate manufacturers and importers of e‑cigarettes and report back within two weeks.
  • The Hindi series, directed by Aryan Khan, is currently streaming on Netflix, and the matter remains under review with no enforcement outcomes announced.