'India Got Latent' case: Supreme Court likely to hear Ranveer Allahbadia's plea on February 21

The Supreme Court is expected to hear a petition filed by social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia on February 21 in connection with India’s Got Latent controversy. According to the court’s computer-generated listing, the plea seeks judicial intervention against multiple FIRs filed against him.

Allahbadia, the founder of the popular YouTube channel BeerBiceps, has named the Central Government, as well as the governments of Maharashtra and Assam, as respondents in the petition. Advocate Abhinav Chandrachud, representing Allahbadia, requested the court to consolidate the multiple FIRs registered in the



matter.

The controversy erupted after Allahbadia made allegedly obscene comments during an appearance on comedian Samay Raina’s show India’s Got Latent. Following a public outcry, FIRs were registered against Allahbadia, Raina, content creator Ashish Chanchlani, influencer Apoorva Mukhija, and others by the Assam Police and Maharashtra Cyber Police.

Chandrachud told the court that there was an apprehension of arrest, particularly after Assam Police initiated proceedings against Allahbadia. However, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna refused to comment on the matter and noted that the court is not permitting oral mentions for urgent listings.