Saralnama
The Supreme Court of India has directed social media influencers, including Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia, to publicly apologise for creating content that mocks people with disabilities. The court also instructed them to file affidavits detailing how they will use their platforms to raise awareness about the rights of persons with disabilities. The order follows controversial remarks made by Allahbadia during an episode of the show 'India's Got Latent,' which has faced prior criticism for insensitive content towards disabled individuals. The court emphasized that commercialising speech carries responsibility and that communities should not be hurt for entertainment or profit. Financial penalties may be imposed for non-compliance. This directive reflects the judiciary's stance on protecting the dignity of persons with disabilities in digital content. (Updated 25 Aug 2025, 12:32 IST; source: link)