Supreme Court Allows Ranveer Allahbadia to Resume Podcasting, Calls for Social Media Regulation

The court emphasized balancing free speech with measures to curb obscenity, directing the government to propose a regulatory framework within constitutional limits.

The Supreme Court permitted podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia to resume his show, 'The Ranveer Show,' provided he adheres to standards of decency and morality suitable for all audiences.
The court urged the Indian government to draft regulatory measures for social media and online content, focusing on curbing obscenity without infringing on free speech rights.
Allahbadia had faced criticism and legal challenges over controversial remarks made during a YouTube appearance, with the court extending his interim protection from arrest.
The court clarified that any proposed regulations should undergo public consultation to ensure they balance constitutional rights and societal moral standards.
Allahbadia's request to travel abroad for podcast recordings was deferred until he cooperates with ongoing investigations related to FIRs filed in Guwahati and Mumbai.