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Comedian Samay Raina Fined Rs 3 Lakh by Supreme Court
14 Jul
Summary
- Samay Raina directed to deposit Rs 3 lakh within two weeks.
- Supreme Court found Raina made false statements and failed to comply.
- Case concerns insensitive jokes about persons with disabilities.
The Supreme Court has directed stand-up comedian Samay Raina to deposit Rs 3 lakh within two weeks, warning of further action if he fails to comply. The court determined that Raina had provided false statements and not adhered to earlier directives related to his show, India's Got Latent.
The proceedings, which also involved other content creators and the Cure SMA Foundation, stemmed from remarks made about individuals with disabilities. Raina's counsel assured the court that compliance efforts would be made, stating the lapse was not intentional.
Senior counsel informed the bench that Raina had not contacted the Cure SMA Foundation, despite prior assurances. The court expressed concern over individuals potentially evading Indian law by staying abroad, highlighting the broader debate on digital content responsibility.
