Ranveer Allahbadia Gets Passport Back: Supreme Court Ends Travel Restrictions in ‘India’s Got Latent’ Case
Ranveer Allahbadia Reclaims Passport
In a welcome development for podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, the Supreme Court has lifted the travel restrictions imposed on him in connection with the controversial ‘India’s Got Latent’ case. Allahbadia, known for his popular podcast ‘The Ranveer Show,’ was allowed to reclaim his passport on Monday, paving the way for him to resume his international work commitments.
Investigation Concludes, Passport Returned
The court’s decision came after both the Assam and Maharashtra governments informed the bench that their investigations into the case against Allahbadia and others involved in the podcast were complete. Allahbadia’s lawyer, senior advocate Abhinav Chandrachud, was instructed to collect the passport from the Maharashtra cyber police bureau.
Next Steps for the Case
The court also indicated that at the next hearing, it would consider Allahbadia’s request to consolidate the multiple FIRs filed against him into a single case. This consolidation would streamline the legal proceedings and potentially expedite their resolution.
Background of the Case
Remember the ‘India’s Got Latent’ case? It sparked quite a stir. The Supreme Court initially granted Allahbadia interim protection from arrest in February, while also expressing strong disapproval of his comments during the podcast. The court deemed his remarks “vulgar” and said they shamed society.
The apex court also initially barred Allahbadia from airing any new episodes of his podcast, saying it could influence the ongoing legal proceedings. However, in March, the court relaxed this restriction, allowing him to resume his show but with conditions. Allahbadia was told to ensure his content remained “morality and decency,” and suitable for all audiences.
Other Individuals Involved
Aside from Allahbadia, comedian Samay Raina, the creator of ‘India’s Got Latent,’ and other prominent figures in the comedy scene, including Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, and Apoorva Makhija, have also been named in the case.
Separate Petition Filed
In a related development, the Supreme Court also allowed the Cure SMA Foundation, a patient support group based in Gurugram, to file a separate petition. This petition seeks to implead Raina, social media influencers, and individuals who have been making light of physical and other disabilities, arguing that their actions contribute to societal bias against people with disabilities.
