India's Got Latent row: SC refuses to release Ranveer Allahbadia's passport until probe ends

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to consider the application of YouTuber and Podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia aka BeerBiceps to release his passport to travel abroad after the investigation into the objectionable remarks made by him in comedian Samay Raina's YouTube show 'India's Got Latent'. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the apex court that the investigation will be completed in two weeks. The Supreme Court also extended its interim order of granting protection to the podcaster from arrest in the FIRs registered against him in Guwahati, Mumbai and Jaipur.

On Tuesday, Ranveer Allahbadia in SC undertook



to maintain decency in his shows. He also sought modification of the condition to deposit a passport. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said that the investigation into the Ranveer Allahbadia case is likely over in 2 weeks. 

Last month, Comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the Maharashtra Cyber Cell officials to record his statement in connection with the case registered against him related to the ongoing controversy surrounding his YouTube show 'India's Got Latent'. The YouTuber who was abroad for his live shows finally returned to India after receiving multiple summons from the authorities.