Supreme Court quashes FIRs against Samay Raina and four others

Supreme Court Samay Raina India’s Got Latent disability awareness criminal proceedings quashed

The Supreme Court of India has quashed all First Information Reports (FIRs) and criminal proceedings against comedian Samay Raina and four others following a controversy involving insensitive remarks about persons with disabilities on the show ‘India’s Got Latent’.

The bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, granted relief to Raina, Vipul Goyal, Balraj Paramjeet Singh Ghai, Sonali Thakkar, and Nishant Jagdish Tanwar. The court noted that the group had complied with previous judicial directions, which included conducting awareness programs and fundraising for individuals with disabilities, specifically those affected by Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

The court praised the respondents' efforts, stating, “Once there are genuine efforts, positive results are bound to be there. They are very bright youngsters.” While the criminal cases against these five individuals are closed, the Supreme Court indicated it would continue to examine the broader issue of regulating online content and will seek suggestions from persons with disabilities to establish safeguards and sensitivity standards.

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Cure SMA India Foundation · India’s Got Latent · Ranveer Allahbadia · Samay Raina · Supreme Court of India · Surya Kant

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[● 2 SOURCES] The FIRs originated from alleged insensitive jokes made about persons with disabilities, specifically regarding Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). www.news18.com · www.india.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Supreme Court quashed all FIRs against Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia, and others regarding remarks made on the show ‘India’s Got Latent’. www.news18.com · english.mathrubhumi.com · www.india.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The court noted compliance with previous directions to conduct awareness programs and raise funds for persons with disabilities. english.mathrubhumi.com · www.india.com
[● 2 SOURCES] In June/July 2026, the court had imposed a cost of ₹3 lakh each on Samay Raina and four other comedians. english.mathrubhumi.com · www.india.com

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