Overview

• Samay Raina, Vipul Goyal, Balraj Paramjeet Singh Ghai, Sonali Thakkar and Nishant Jagdish Tanwar were directed to post unconditional apologies on their YouTube channels and other platforms.
• The court required each influencer to file an affidavit outlining steps to use their reach to promote awareness of disability rights.
• The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting was told to prepare comprehensive guidelines on social‑media language and enforcement in consultation with the NBDSA and other stakeholders.
• The bench warned that financial penalties may follow at a later stage and dispensed with further personal appearances if the influencers comply with apology and filing requirements.
• The case arose from a Cure SMA Foundation petition alleging ridicule of persons with disabilities, and the court signalled potential accountability for platforms hosting such content.