Supreme Court pulls up Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia for non-compliance with earlier order

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sharply criticised comedian Samay Raina and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, saying they had "taken the court for a ride" by failing to comply with its earlier directions in the ongoing India's Got Latent case.

Referring to them as "self-styled youth icons," the Bench expressed strong displeasure over their alleged non-compliance and stressed that judicial orders must be followed without exception.

The matter relates to proceedings arising from the controversy surrounding the online show India's Got Latent. During the hearing, the court questioned why its previous directions had not been fully implemented and warned that public figures with a large following have a greater responsibility to respect the law and judicial processes. The Bench indicated that any failure to adhere to its directions would be viewed seriously.

The case remains under the Supreme Court's consideration, with further proceedings expected in the coming weeks. The court has repeatedly emphasised that while freedom of expression is protected, content creators and influencers are also expected to act responsibly and comply with legal and judicial requirements.