Supreme Court Protects Podcaster Amid Obscenity Controversy

The Supreme Court of India has granted interim protection to podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, known as BeerBiceps, from arrest over obscenity charges stemming from remarks made during his appearance on the YouTube show 'India's Got Latent.' Judges Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh condemned Allahbadia's comments as 'perverted' and 'disgusting,' reflecting society's changing standards of morality in the digital age. Allahbadia is prohibited from broadcasting any new content while the legal proceedings are ongoing and must surrender his passport to restrict travel. This case has sparked discussions on the balance between freedom of expression and societal decency. The court has also called for the Union government to establish regulations for content on platforms like YouTube, emphasizing the need for responsible digital expression. The controversy has intensified scrutiny of online content amid a backdrop of traditional values in India.