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Ranveer Allahbadia case hearing: ‘Using all filthy language is not talent’ - 7 strong remarks by Supreme Court today
The Supreme Court's remarks during the Ranveer Allahabadia case highlight the delicate balance between freedom of expression and societal standards. The court emphasised that humour should be family-friendly, urging content creators to respect moral boundaries while preserving viewer choice.
Supreme Court on Monday allowed YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia to resume his podcast, the Ranveer Show, subject to maintaining standards of decency and morality. Allahbadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, has also been asked to join the probe at Gauhati and Mumbai.
The Supreme Court bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh also asked the Union Government to propose measures to regulate content for YouTube channels and social media, clarifying such measures would subsequently invite comments and suggestions from the people and stakeholders.
The court was hearing Allahabadia's plea against the FIRs over his comments in India's Got Latent Show. Earlier, the Court, after criticising his remarks, had stayed his arrest.
Here is what the Court observed during the hearing on Monday
1- There is no fundamental right on a platter in this country
2- This problem is not confined to age group. Anyone can be a viewer. Subject to maintaining those standards, if he wants to run a programme, then it's fine...as he has said, there are 200 odd families' employment at stake
3- From society to society, moral standards may vary. We have guaranteed our rights, but they are subject to certain conditions.
4- We don't want any regulatory regime which leads to censorship...but it can't be a free-for-all. See the quality of humour he has... humour is something th e entire family can enjoy, and nobody feels embarrassed. Using all filthy language is not talent.
5- Think what can be a very limited regulatory measure which must not lead to censorship...which must have some element of control...it's a question for feeding posterity also. Something needs to be done. If somebody wants to watch something on channel, let them.
With regard to telecasting or airing programmes that are not acceptable in terms of theknown moral standards of our society, some regulatory measures may be required. We have requested Solicitor General to suggest some measures which are effective to ensure the parameters of fundamental rights as delineated in Article 19. Any draft regulatory measure in this regard can then be put in thepublic domain to invite suggestions from stakeholders...We are inclined to expand the scope of these proceedings.
We don't want any regulatory regime which leads to censorship...but it can't be a free for all.
6 -We have to respect will of the Indian people...what we will do is...let him (Allahabadia) join investigation, then we will see.
7- Subject to the petitioner furnishing an undertaking that his own shows will maintain the standards of decency and morality so that viewers of any age group can watch, the petitioner is permitted to resume the Ranveer Show.
(With inputs from LiveLaw)
Key Takeaways
- The Supreme Court is advocating for content that maintains decency and morality.
- There is a distinction between freedom of expression and societal norms.
- Content creators must navigate the fine line between humor and offensive language to cater to diverse audiences.
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Business NewsNewsRanveer Allahbadia case hearing: ‘Using all filthy language is not talent’ - 7 strong remarks by Supreme Court today
First Published:3 Mar 2025, 03:01 PM IST
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