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Supreme Court Adds Samay Raina to Case Over Disability Jokes

The Court expressed serious concern over insensitive remarks about a disabled infant and directed the Cure SMA Foundation to file a formal writ petition.

The plea alleged that comedian Samay Raina ridiculed the disabled during his show.
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Samay Raina
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Overview

  • The Supreme Court has formally included comedian Samay Raina in ongoing legal proceedings originally involving Ranveer Allahbadia.
  • The Court described Raina's remarks about a two-month-old infant with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) as deeply disturbing and inappropriate.
  • The Cure SMA Foundation has raised concerns about the exorbitant cost of SMA treatments, such as the ₹16 crore Zolgensma injection, and the need for sensitivity in public discourse.
  • The Court instructed the NGO to file a writ petition addressing both the alleged ableist content and the broader issue of online content regulation.
  • Further hearings are scheduled to address co-accused statements, Allahbadia’s passport plea, and potential regulatory measures for digital content.