The Supreme Court fines comedian Samay Raina Rs 3 lakh for allegedly violating its directions and for making statements the court said were false in the proceedings related to the “India’s Got Latent” row. Multiple outlets report that the court told Raina it had reason to believe he “took the court for a ride” and “brazenly violated” earlier orders, including allegations connected to filings and non-compliance. The case is tied to complaints that Raina’s show contained insensitive remarks about persons with disabilities and involved issues raised by petitions, including those connected to the high cost of treatment for spinal muscular atrophy. NDTV and others also report that the court reduced a previously higher proposed penalty after Raina’s lawyer sought leniency. The court orders the Rs 3 lakh cost to be deposited within a specified timeframe of two weeks and warns of a steeper penalty if it is not satisfied at the next hearing. One outlet adds that the Supreme Court imposes costs not only on Raina but also on four other comedians for similar non-compliance with the reparation order.
Supreme Court fines Samay Raina Rs 3 lakh for allegedly violating orders in ‘India’s Got Latent’ matter
The Supreme Court fines comedian Samay Raina Rs 3 lakh for allegedly violating its directions and for making statements the court said were false in the proceedings related to the “India’s Got Latent”...
- The Supreme Court orders Samay Raina to pay a cost of Rs 3 lakh in connection with the “India’s Got Latent” controversy.
- The court says it has reason to believe Raina “took the court for a ride” and violated its earlier directions.
- Several reports say the court found issues with statements made during the proceedings and alleged they were false.
- Raina is directed to deposit the amount within two weeks, with warnings of further penalties if non-compliance continues.
- Reports also indicate that four other comedians are ordered to pay similar costs for not complying with the court’s reparation order.
The Supreme Court imposed a three lakh rupee cost on Samay Raina and four others. These comedians failed to hold a promised show for disabled individuals. They had previously faced court anger for mocking people with disabilities. The court accused Raina of lying and taking the judiciary for a ride. The bench warned artists against disrespecting people with disabilities and their talents.
1 month agoThe cost of Rs 3 lakh was also imposed on four other comedians for not complying with the Supreme Court’s reparation order.
1 month agoSamay Raina's lawyer appealed for leniency. The top court then brought down the fine from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 3 lakh, warning that it will slap Rs 30 lakh fine if it is not satisfied in the next hearing.
1 month agoThe Supreme Court imposed a three lakh rupee cost on comedian Samay Raina. He allegedly made false statements and failed to comply with court directions. Raina was directed to deposit the amount within two weeks by the bench. Content creators and the Cure SMA Foundation had filed petitions regarding controversy. Raina's counsel assured the court that efforts would be made for compliance.
1 month agoApex court says comedian made false statements, failed to comply with earlier directions; warns of steeper penalty for any further lapse.
1 month agoThe apex court said comedian Samay Raina has taken the court for a ride and ordered him to deposit the cost in two weeks.
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