Archive · 28 Nov 2025
SC Orders Comedians to Host Fundraising Events
The Supreme Court in India told some comedians, like Samay Raina, to organize fundraising events for disabled people.
This is because they made some jokes that hurt the feelings of people with disabilities.
The court wants them to do this at least twice a month.
The comedians also said they would share stories of people who are differently abled to help raise more money.
One of the comedians, Samay Raina, said sorry on his birthday for what he said.
The court hopes these events will help raise money for treatments and also give more attention to the cause.
Additionally, the court suggested using Aadhaar cards to check ages before people watch certain online content that might not be suitable for everyone.
This is to make sure that people see warnings and decide if they want to watch something that might be inappropriate.
Supreme Court orders comedians to host fundraising events for disabled people.
Comedians include Samay Raina, Vipul Goyal, Balraj Paramjeet Singh Ghai, Sonali Thakar, and Nishant Jagdish Tanwar.
Order based on a plea by NGO Cure SMA India Foundation citing inappropriate remarks.
Comedians volunteered to organize events and share success stories of differently-abled individuals.
Court expects at least two events per month to raise funds and awareness.
- Who
- Samay Raina and other comedians involved in India’s Got Latent episode
- What
- Ordered by the Supreme Court to host fundraising events for disabled people and consider Aadhaar-based age verification for online content
- When
- Order passed on Thursday
- Where
- Supreme Court of India
- Why
- Alleged inappropriate remarks about disabled people in a comedy show and concerns over obscene online content
Comedians and Free Speech Advocates
Disability Rights Activists and Supreme Court
Use of Aadhaar for Age Verification
Comedians and Free Speech Advocates
Comedians and free speech advocates may argue that using Aadhaar for age verification could infringe on privacy and freedom of expression, potentially leading to excessive government control over online content.
Disability Rights Activists and Supreme Court
Disability rights activists and the Supreme Court believe that such measures are necessary to protect vulnerable audiences from inappropriate content and ensure responsible consumption of media.
Regulation of Online Content
Comedians and Free Speech Advocates
Comedians and free speech advocates might oppose stringent regulations, arguing that they could stifle creativity and the open exchange of ideas, which are essential for comedy and artistic expression.
Disability Rights Activists and Supreme Court
The Supreme Court and disability rights activists support the regulation of online content to prevent derogatory remarks and protect the dignity of individuals with disabilities, ensuring a more inclusive and respectful society.
- Comedians Involved
- Samay Raina, Vipul Goyal, Balraj Paramjeet Singh Ghai, Sonali Thakar, Nishant Jagdish Tanwar
- NGO Involved
- Cure SMA India Foundation
- Court Order
- Host at least two fundraising events every month
- Cause
- Treatment of disabled people
- Apology
- Samay Raina apologized on his 28th birthday
- Proposed Regulation
- Aadhaar-based age verification for accessing online content
- Petitioner
- M/s SMA Cure Foundation
- Court Bench
- Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi
Sources
SC orders Samay Raina, other ‘IGT’ comedians to host fundraising events for disabled people
Supreme Court directs Samay Raina and other comedians to raise funds for persons with disabilities
Aadhaar Card for age checks on ‘obscene’ online content? SC flags flaw ‘by the time you decide not to watch, it starts’
SC: Adult Videos After Aadhaar Age Verification
Supreme Court for autonomous online regulator, Govt says amending rules on digital obscenity
