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YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, known for his motivational content and podcast "The Ranveer Show," has moved the Supreme Court after multiple FIRs were filed against him in different states. The charges stem from controversial remarks made in his videos that allegedly hurt religious sentiments. Allahbadia has argued that the FIRs are politically motivated and a misuse of legal procedures to target him for his opinions and content.
In his petition, Allahbadia claims that the legal actions taken against him are unwarranted and violate his freedom of speech and expression guaranteed under the Constitution. He is seeking the Supreme Court’s intervention to quash the FIRs and halt further legal proceedings in these cases. The YouTuber’s legal team also emphasized that the content in question was intended to engage and educate his audience, not to incite hatred or harm any particular community.
The case has sparked widespread debate on the balance between freedom of expression and the protection of religious sentiments in India. Many social media influencers and content creators have rallied behind Allahbadia, arguing that the FIRs are a threat to digital content creation in India. As the Supreme Court examines the case, the outcome could set a precedent for similar issues involving freedom of speech on social media platforms.
