The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over insensitive comments made by comedian Samay Raina about persons with disabilities. The matter reached the top court after Cure SMA Foundation filed a petition highlighting remarks mocking individuals with disabilities, including a child suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
The Foundation alleged that Raina ridiculed the high cost of SMA treatment during a show, and in another instance, mocked a blind and cross-eyed person. It also claimed that some cricketers were involved in videos making fun of persons with disabilities.
"This is a very, very serious issue. We are really disturbed to see that," said Justice Surya Kant. "Bring the video clippings and transcripts. Implead the concerned persons. Also suggest measures… then we will see."
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A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh asked Senior Advocate Aparajita Singh, representing the Foundation, to file a comprehensive petition. The Court said the petition should include the names of all individuals involved and propose measures to prevent such actions.
Previously, the Supreme Court had shown intent to regulate obscene content on platforms like YouTube without violating the right to free speech under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. The Court had asked the Union Government for suggestions on how to create regulations that fall within the scope of Article 19(2)—which allows for reasonable restrictions.
“Such misuse impinges upon the fundamental rights and dignity of persons with disabilities… It leads to alienation from society and encourages offensive stereotypes,” the Foundation argued.
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The Court’s attention was also drawn to the broader issue of online content abuse, especially in connection with the case involving YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia (also known as Beer Biceps). His remarks during the controversial YouTube show India's Got Latent—featuring explicit content—sparked multiple FIRs across states.
Allahabadia had to surrender his passport as a bail condition. His request to reclaim it has now been postponed by a week pending completion of the investigation.
“The language is dirty and perverted,” remarked Justice Kant during the earlier hearings against Allahabadia.
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The case also involves other popular content creators including Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, and Apoorva Makhija. The viral video clips triggered strong criticism, prompting Samay Raina to delete the show and issue a public apology.
The Foundation emphasized the need for an improved legal framework that can safeguard the dignity of persons with disabilities without restricting humor that challenges conventional disability stereotypes.
The Supreme Court, taking the matter seriously, has now asked for a detailed plea to ensure suitable actions are taken against such offensive content while balancing constitutional freedoms.
Case Title:
(1) RANVEER GAUTAM ALLAHABADIA Versus UNION OF INDIA AND ORS., W.P.(Crl.) No. 83/2025
(2) ASHISH ANIL CHANCHLANI Versus STATE OF GUWAHATI AND ANR., W.P.(Crl.) No. 85/2025
