The Maharashtra Cyber Cell filed a case against ‘India’s Got Latent’ comedy show on Tuesday. As many as 30-40 people have been booked in the case, according to the Maharashtra Cyber Cell, as reported by The Economic Times.
“A case has been filed against a total of 30 to 40 people. A case has been filed against all the people who were involved from the first episode of the show to episode 6. The process of sending notices to everyone has been started. Everyone will be called to record their statements,” according to the Maharashtra Cyber Cell.
The action came in response to the vulnerability and disrespectful comments by host Samay Rana and guests including Ranveer Allahbadia during the latest episode. The incident received widespread criticism from social media users to the people in power, including the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis who vowed to take action against the makers of the show.
Speaking to reporters on this, Fadnavis said, “I have received information on this, but did not watch it personally. Things have been said and presented in a wrong way. Everyone has freedom of speech, but our freedom ends when we encroach upon the freedom of others. This encroachment, in my opinion, is wrong.”
“There should be a dignified way of expressing ourselves. In our society, there are rules against obscenity. It is very wrong for someone to violate those rules, and action should be taken against the violators,” Fadnavis warned.
Demand for action by All Indian Cine Workers Association
While strongly condemning such actions, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA), an organisation that works for the artists in the film industry, called it “abhorrent” and “disrespectful” to societal values.
According to The Economic Times, in its official statement, (AICWA), said, “The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) vehemently condemns the reprehensible and offensive remarks made on the YouTube show India’s Got Latent. Such disgraceful content is utterly unacceptable and poses a significant threat to the moral fabric of our society.”
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