YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia has approached the Supreme Court seeking to consolidate multiple FIRs filed against him across India over his controversial remarks during his appearance on the show ‘India’s Got Latent‘.
On Friday, Allahbadia’s plea was mentioned before a Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar. Representing the influencer was senior lawyer Abhinav Chandrachud, son of former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud.
According to PTI, during the hearing, Chandrachud urged the court to urgently list the plea, citing a summon issued by Assam police requiring Allahbadia to appear for an investigation on the same day. However, Chief Justice Khanna responded that the court does not permit oral mentions for urgent hearings and assured that the matter would be assigned to a bench and heard within two to three days.
Abhinav Chandrachud is a distinguished lawyer practicing at the Bombay High Court. He holds an impressive academic background, having earned his Doctor of the Science of Law (JSD) and Master of the Science of Law (JSM) degrees from Stanford Law School, where he was a Franklin Family Scholar.
Apart from his legal practice, Chandrachud has also authored several books on constitutional law, judicial processes, and legal history in India. His expertise in legal matters has earned him a strong reputation in the legal fraternity.
Ranveer Allahbadia’s controversy
The case against Ranveer Allahbadia continues to spark debate, with multiple police complaints filed in different states. Several celebrities have reacted to the incident. Recently the cricketer Virat Kohli unfollowed Ranveer on social media. Further, many have criticized Samay’s show and Ranveer’s remarks; while some have also voiced their support, including filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri. ‘The Kashmir Files’ director shared a note stating that religious organizations and politicians should not escalate the issue. He also highlighted concerns over artistic and creative freedom being stifled by such interference.
