The Supreme Court on Tuesday slapped a fine of Rs 3 lakh on stand-up comic and YouTube star Samay Raina for violating court orders in a case connected to insensitive remarks made on his show India’s Got Latent about persons with disabilities. Not just Raina, but the court imposed a similar fine on four others involved with the show.&nbsp;&nbsp;A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana passed the order on Tuesday after it was brought to their notice that Raina had not invited any disabled persons to his show, which was directed by the Court earlier.&nbsp;The court was hearing a petition filed by Cure SMA India Foundation, which has accused Raina of making insensitive remarks about the high cost of treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Raina is also alleged to have ridiculed a person with such a disability in his show, India’s Got Latent.&nbsp;&nbsp;The foundation filed petition seeking regulations for the broadcast of such online content in violation of the right to life and dignity of persons with disabilities.&nbsp;"We have reason to believe that Samay Raina has taken the court for a ride and has brazenly violated the orders of this court. The misconduct is further compounded by the fact that an affidavit is filed when nothing is on record. Thus, we impose a cost of ₹3 lakh to be deposited within 2 weeks," the Court ordered, according to a report in Bar and Bench.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/samay-raina-s-big-announcement-no-copyright-strikes-for-using-india-s-got-latent-2-clips-from-alia-sharvari-episode-1782299868026">Samay Raina’s big announcement: No copyright strikes for using India’s Got Latent 2 clips from Alia-Sharvari episode</a>&nbsp;In November 20205, Raina and other comedians were directed by the Supreme Court to organise at least 2 events per month to raise funds for the corpus set up to treat persons with disabilities. They were also directed to persuade specially-abled people to join their programs.&nbsp;&nbsp;"It's a social burden we are putting on you, not a penal burden. You are well-placed persons in society. If you have become too popular, then share it with others," Chief Justice Surya Kant said during a hearing last year.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/supreme-court-directs-samay-raina-to-invite-diabled-persons-to-perform-on-his-show-1764232270360">Supreme Court directs Samay Raina to invite disabled persons to perform on his show</a><h2>What happened in court</h2>&nbsp;On Tuesday, advocate Aparajita Singh, appearing for Cure SMA Foundation, objected to use of word "disabled" instead of "specially abled" in shows by Raina and said they (the comics) have organised some events but they have not contacted the Foundation as directed by the court.&nbsp;"I don't know what kind of youth icon he is... I shudder to think. There is a genuine lack of apology from Samay Raina," Aparajita Singh told the court.&nbsp;She further said that the foundation was no longer willing to associate with an egoistic and arrogant person like him.&nbsp;The lawyer for Samay Raina submitted that they did not have the address of Cure SMA Foundation, adding that's "why we did not approach them".&nbsp;Raina's counsel told the court that Rs 9 lakh was raised through the shows for disabled persons.&nbsp;"We do not want any money from them," the petitioner's counsel responded.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/india-s-got-latent-host-samay-raina-and-four-other-influencers-summoned-by-supreme-court-for-mocking-disable-people-1752570977750">Samay Raina and four other influencers summoned by Supreme Court</a>&nbsp;"You should have invited the client of Ms Aparajita Singh and done the show. Now you are giving the sense that you are trying to buy them out. If you used their disability to showcase your fundamental right to have commercial speech... What about their fundamental right to dignity?" the bench said.&nbsp;"The specially abled people were called and photos are there. But if Ms (Aparajita) Singh's client was not reached out then it is unfortunate. We will prevail over our client and have it done," Samay Raina's lawyer said.&nbsp;The apex court eventually imposed costs on Raina and others.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Bench had initially contemplated a fine of Rs 10 lakh but eventually reduced it to Rs 3 lakh per person. It also asked the five to comply with the court's previous directions.&nbsp;"If you don't comply, it will become Rs 30 lakh," the Bench warned Raina and others.

Comedian Samay Raina and four others have been called out and ordered to pay a Rs 3 lakh fine each for making insensitive remarks about specially abled individuals on his show India's Got Latent.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday slapped a fine of Rs 3 lakh on stand-up comic and YouTube star Samay Raina for violating court orders in a case connected to insensitive remarks made on his show India’s Got Latent about persons with disabilities. Not just Raina, but the court imposed a similar fine on four others involved with the show. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana passed the order on Tuesday after it was brought to their notice that Raina had not invited any disabled persons to his show, which was directed by the Court earlier. The court was hearing a petition filed by Cure SMA India Foundation, which has accused Raina of making insensitive remarks about the high cost of treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Raina is also alleged to have ridiculed a person with such a disability in his show, India’s Got Latent. The foundation filed petition seeking regulations for the broadcast of such online content in violation of the right to life and dignity of persons with disabilities. "We have reason to believe that Samay Raina has taken the court for a ride and has brazenly violated the orders of this court. The misconduct is further compounded by the fact that an affidavit is filed when nothing is on record. Thus, we impose a cost of ₹3 lakh to be deposited within 2 weeks," the Court ordered, according to a report in Bar and Bench. Also read: Samay Raina’s big announcement: No copyright strikes for using India’s Got Latent 2 clips from Alia-Sharvari episode In November 20205, Raina and other comedians were directed by the Supreme Court to organise at least 2 events per month to raise funds for the corpus set up to treat persons with disabilities. They were also directed to persuade specially-abled people to join their programs. "It's a social burden we are putting on you, not a penal burden. You are well-placed persons in society. If you have become too popular, then share it with others," Chief Justice Surya Kant said during a hearing last year. Also read: Supreme Court directs Samay Raina to invite disabled persons to perform on his show What happened in court On Tuesday, advocate Aparajita Singh, appearing for Cure SMA Foundation, objected to use of word "disabled" instead of "specially abled" in shows by Raina and said they (the comics) have organised some events but they have not contacted the Foundation as directed by the court. "I don't know what kind of youth icon he is... I shudder to think. There is a genuine lack of apology from Samay Raina," Aparajita Singh told the court. She further said that the foundation was no longer willing to associate with an egoistic and arrogant person like him. The lawyer for Samay Raina submitted that they did not have the address of Cure SMA Foundation, adding that's "why we did not approach them". Raina's counsel told the court that Rs 9 lakh was raised through the shows for disabled persons. "We do not want any money from them," the petitioner's counsel responded. Also read: Samay Raina and four other influencers summoned by Supreme Court "You should have invited the client of Ms Aparajita Singh and done the show. Now you are giving the sense that you are trying to buy them out. If you used their disability to showcase your fundamental right to have commercial speech... What about their fundamental right to dignity?" the bench said. "The specially abled people were called and photos are there. But if Ms (Aparajita) Singh's client was not reached out then it is unfortunate. We will prevail over our client and have it done," Samay Raina's lawyer said. The apex court eventually imposed costs on Raina and others. The Bench had initially contemplated a fine of Rs 10 lakh but eventually reduced it to Rs 3 lakh per person. It also asked the five to comply with the court's previous directions. "If you don't comply, it will become Rs 30 lakh," the Bench warned Raina and others.

Comedian Samay Raina and four others have been called out and ordered to pay a Rs 3 lakh fine each for making insensitive remarks on the specially abled individuals on his show India's Got Latent.

'Samay Raina has brazenly violated court orders': SC raps comedian over insensitive remarks

Seems like there is no end to the troubles for India's Got Talent and comedian Samay Raina. In a case related to mocking people with disability, including those with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Samay Raina and four other influencers, including Nishant Jagdish Tanwar, Sonali Thakar, Vipul Goyal, and Balraj Paramjeet Singh, have been summoned by the Supreme Court for the second time.&nbsp;

<h2>More details about the Supreme Court summoning Samay Raina and four others</h2>

The matter was taken by a bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi. As per reports, the bench had asked the comedians to file their responses and granted them two weeks, cautioning that there would be no further extensions if they failed to file the reply. Moreover, the bench also said that for the next hearing, they all need to be present in person or they will face serious consequences.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/veteran-actor-producer-dheeraj-kumar-passes-away-at-79-reports-1752564873706">Veteran actor-producer Dheeraj Kumar passes away at 79: Reports</a>

In the visuals shared by ANI, Samay Raina was seen appearing at the court for the hearing. During the hearing, Justice Kant said we have to protect citizens' rights, and no one's dignity should be violated.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/dheeraj-kumar-s-rise-to-stardom-in-bollywood-decoding-his-journey-in-tv-and-films-1752564898349">Dheeraj Kumar's rise to stardom: Decoding his journey from TV and films</a>

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For the unversed, the court had earlier considered a plea moved by Cure SMA Foundation, a non-government organisation promoting the rights of people with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). The petition sought a ban on derogatory and ableist digital content and recommended the formulation of stringent guidelines to ensure the dignity and rights of people with disabilities in online media.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-peaky-blinders-to-money-heist-6-web-shows-that-became-global-phenomena-1752572493325">From Peaky Blinders to Money Heist: 6 web shows that became global phenomena</a><h2>Samay Raina's recent digital comeback</h2>Recently, after having a series of troubles and complaints after Ranveer Allahbadia's crass remarks about parents related to sex, Samay Raina made a comeback with India's Got Latent.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/kay-kay-menon-s-special-ops-ahead-of-season-2-a-quick-recap-of-season-one-and-who-plays-what-1752561723385">Special Ops: Ahead of season 2, a quick recap of season one and who plays what</a>&nbsp;The host silently made the show's segments public, but interestingly not on the original channel. Instead of the original, they have opened a new page called India's Got Latent clips.&nbsp;

The Supreme Court has summoned Samay Raina and four other comedians over allegedly offensive remarks made against people with disability online. The India's Got Latent host was spotted arriving at the court. 

Seems like there is no end to the troubles for India's Got Talent and comedian Samay Raina. In a case related to mocking people with disability, including those with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Samay Raina and four other influencers, including Nishant Jagdish Tanwar, Sonali Thakar, Vipul Goyal, and Balraj Paramjeet Singh, have been summoned by the Supreme Court for the second time.

The Supreme Court has summoned Samay Raina and four other comedians over allegedly offensive remarks made against people with disability online. The India's Got Latent host was spotted arriving at the court.&nbsp;

India's Got Latent host Samay Raina and four other influencers summoned by Supreme Court for mocking disabled people

Months after Samay Raina's popular show India's Got Latent courted controversy and was booked along few other influencers on charges of obscenity, is now back on YouTube. Earlier, he had deleted all the episodes from the show after controversy involved Ranveer Allahbadia's remark on the show drew criticism and police complaints earlier this week. The stand-up comedian has quietly made a digital comeback and has posted a few new clips on the channel.&nbsp;

<h2>Samay Raina makes digital comeback with India's Got Latent</h2>Following the backlash a few months back, the show's segments have resurfaced online, but not on the original channel. Instead of the original, they have opened a new page called India's Got Latent Clips.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/janaki-v-s-state-of-kerala-suresh-gopi-starrer-in-trouble-cbfc-denies-release-of-malayalam-film-know-why-1750612577900">Janaki v/s State of Kerala: Suresh Gopi starrer in trouble? CBFC denies release of Malayalam film, Know why</a>&nbsp;The new page now has a mixture of public and members-only content with more than 500 videos accessible currently. The page which was private previously, has now been made public with over 490k subscribers. Fans too commented saying how much they missed this show. One user wrote, "Your aura is unmatchable. Please upload the remaining episodes". Another user wrote, "Samay ka phrase acha samay aa Raha hai.. god bless you bro", wrote the third user. Earlier, Raina had deleted all the videos of the show from his channel, saying that the situation has become too overwhelming for him.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/-good-things-take-time-samay-raina-on-bringing-back-india-s-got-latent-1747979007142"> 'Good things take time': Samay Raina on bringing back India’s Got Latent</a>&nbsp;For now, Samay Raina is currently busy with his comeback comedy tour which began on June 5 in Koln, Germany, which will cover most of Europe, followed by the UK, and New Zealand, and conclude on July 20th in Australia. Speaking about the show he said via Instagram, posting, “The most testing time of my life makes for the best comedy. See you on the tour.”<h2>All about India's Got Latent controversy</h2>Earlier this year in February, an FIR was filed against Apoorva Mukhija, YouTubers Ashish Chanchlani, Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay, and others associated with the India's Got Latent show. The FIR was based on allegations of promoting obscenity and engaging in sexually explicit discussions during the publicly accessible YouTube show.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/vijay-deverakonda-booked-under-sc-st-act-over-remarks-on-tribals-at-retro-pre-release-event-1750643565930">Vijay Deverakonda booked under SC/ST Act over remarks on tribals at Retro pre-release event</a>&nbsp;The show came under scrutiny after Ranveer made offensive remarks on the show. During an appearance on India's Got Latent show, the podcaster asked a contestant, "Would you rather watch your parents have sex or join in once and stop it forever?" The video soon went viral on the internet, with social media users slamming him for his remarks.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/diljit-dosanjh-slammed-for-featuring-alongside-pakistani-actress-hania-aamir-in-sardaar-ji-3-choosing-entertainment-over-empathy-1750653890358"> Diljit Dosanjh slammed for featuring alongside Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in Sardaar Ji 3: ‘Choosing entertainment over empathy’</a>&nbsp;Following public outrage, multiple police complaints were filed against Allahbadia and other people associated with the show in both Mumbai and Guwahati. The cyber cell and the Mumbai police are conducting separate investigations in connection with Allahbadia's remarks on Reina's YouTube show India's Got Latent. The Maharashtra cyber police had reportedly summoned more than 30 people for questioning after registering an FIR against them. Earlier, Ranveer issued a statement expressing his fear over being subjected to violence as people have barged in his mother's clinic.

Stand-up comedian Samay Raina has finally made a comeback with India's Got Latent on YouTube, months after controversy surrounding Ranveer Allahbadia.

Months after Samay Raina's popular show India's Got Latent courted controversy and was booked along few other influencers on charges of obscenity, is now back on YouTube. Earlier, he had deleted all the episodes from the show after controversy involved Ranveer Allahbadia's remark on the show drew criticism and police complaints earlier this week. The stand-up comedian has quietly made a digital comeback and has posted a few new clips on the channel.

Stand-up comedian Samay Raina has finally made a comeback with India's Got Latent on YouTube, months after controversy surrounding Ranveer Allahbadia.

Samay Raina's India's Got Latent makes a comeback on YouTube months after controversy involving Ranveer Allahbadia

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'Samay Raina has brazenly violated court orders': SC raps comedian over insensitive remarks

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