Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Karnataka HC Criticizes Zee Over Hindu Deities Portrayal
The Karnataka High Court was very upset about a comedy show on Zee that showed Hindu gods in a way that hurt people's feelings.
The judge asked if creators can say anything they want just because it's comedy.
The show's team said they didn't directly show the gods, but the court didn't agree.
The court gave Zee some protection from arrest but said they should cooperate with the investigation.
The judge also talked about how important it is to follow the right procedures in such cases.
Karnataka High Court criticized Zee for depicting Hindu deities in a controversial manner in the show 'Comedy Khiladigalu'.
Justice M Nagaprasanna questioned if free speech allows anything to be said under the guise of comedy.
The court was particularly troubled by the portrayal of Lord Krishna and Draupadi.
Zee was granted interim protection from arrest but was asked to cooperate with the investigation.
The court noted that procedural lapses can lead to cases collapsing and emphasized the importance of following the right procedures.
- Who
- Karnataka High Court, Zee, Justice M Nagaprasanna, Senior Advocate Sandesh Chouta
- What
- Controversial portrayal of Hindu deities in a comedy show
- When
- On Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Karnataka High Court
- Why
- To address the complaint about the offensive depiction of Hindu deities
- Channel
- Zee
- Show
- Comedy Khiladigalu
- Language
- Kannada
- Deities Involved
- Lord Krishna, Draupadi
- Court's Action
- Interim protection from arrest granted to Zee
- Judge
- Justice M Nagaprasanna