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SC Orders Strict Digital Laws; Seeks Accountability for Online Adult Content

  • By Thetripurapost Desk, New Delhi
  • Nov 27, 2025
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In two separate but related hearings on Thursday, the Supreme Court of India delivered strong observations on the unchecked spread of obscene content on social media and the responsibilities of public influencers, including comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina, who hosts the online show India’s Got Latent.

1. SC Demands Strict Regulation for Adult Content on Social Media

During the first hearing, the Supreme Court expressed deep concern over the proliferation of adult and objectionable material across digital platforms. The bench remarked that “someone must be held accountable for adult content posted on social media” and directed the Union Government to frame and notify strict regulations within four weeks.
The court emphasized that the new norms should be as stringent as the SC/ST Act, highlighting the need for a deterrent legal framework.

The case stems from widespread outrage over two February episodes of India’s Got Latent, hosted by Samay Raina, where bold comedic content allegedly included offensive remarks about parents and women.
Following this, multiple FIRs were lodged in various states against Raina, YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia, and others associated with the show.

Ranveer Allahabadia approached the Supreme Court seeking quashing of the FIRs. However, the bench refused to provide relief at this stage, stating that the matter involves wider public sensitivity. Instead, the Court pressed the Centre to establish stronger digital regulation mechanisms to curb explicit and derogatory content circulating online.

2. Directive to Highlight Stories of Disabled Achievers

In the second case, the Supreme Court focused on the representation and welfare of persons with disabilities. While hearing a petition connected to India’s Got Latent, the Court ordered host Samay Raina to incorporate inspirational success stories of disabled individuals in his show.

The Court observed that influential online platforms have the potential to mobilize significant public support. Therefore, featuring such stories could help generate financial assistance and public awareness, contributing positively to the community of persons with disabilities.

Analytical Overview

The simultaneous hearings mark a strong judicial push toward:

  • Stricter oversight of digital content, particularly where humor intersects with sensitive social boundaries.

  • Greater responsibility for content creators, especially those with large youth audiences.

  • Leveraging influencer platforms for social good, in this case, disability inclusion and fundraising.

While the Supreme Court’s refusal to quash FIRs indicates a cautious approach toward freedom of expression versus societal harm, its directive to the Centre underscores the urgency of updating India’s digital governance framework.

The rulings collectively signal that the era of unregulated online entertainment is approaching closer scrutiny, and content creators will increasingly be expected to balance creativity with accountability.