SC Directs Samay Raina to Issue Public Apology for Jokes

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The Supreme Court directs 5 social media influencers, including Samay Raina, to issue public apologies for mocking persons with disabilities

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The bench observed that “Freedom of speech doesn’t cover commercial speech that hurts sentiments of a community.”

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Influencers must display apologies on YouTube channels & podcasts and file affidavits confirming compliance

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The court said it may impose penalties on influencers for targeting disabled persons

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Centre asked to draft social media rules to curb offensive content against disabled, women, children & seniors

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“Humor is fine until it breaches sensibility. Commercialized speech cannot hurt community dignity”

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Justice Surya Kant said, “There should be a balance of rights and duties. Article 21 must prevail over Article 19.”

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Court reminded AG R Venkataramani to frame guidelines ensuring dignity isn’t violated online

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Filed by Cure SMA Foundation of India, highlighting how mocking disabled persons is damaging & demoralising

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Samay Raina & Ranveer Allahbadia were among those booked by Maharashtra and Assam police over their remarks

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SC to decide on penalties later. Guidelines for safe, responsible social media are in the making

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