The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted interim protection from arrest to YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahabadia, in connection with multiple FIRs filed against him across the country following his controversial remarks during his appearance on the show India’s Got Latent. The court directed that no further FIRs should be registered based on the episode in question, while also advising Allahabadia to cooperate fully with the investigation.

Allahabadia has been at the centre of the controversy after triggering an uproar with offensive comments made during his guest appearance on India’s Got Latent. The Supreme Court took note of the remarks and expressed its displeasure, stressing that such behaviour must be condemned. The apex court remarked that individuals who think their popularity gives them the freedom to speak recklessly are undermining societal values, adding that the language used by Allahabadia was “dirty” and “vomited” from his mind.