Ranveer Allahbadia in hot seat: Assam Police grills YouTuber over ‘India’s Got Latent’ obscenity row

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaMarch 7, 2025

Popular YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, famously known as Beer Biceps, is facing serious legal trouble after appearing before the Guwahati Crime Branch on Friday in connection with an obscenity case related to his controversial YouTube show, India’s Got Latent.

The case erupted after Allahbadia’s remarks on the show sparked massive backlash, with critics condemning them as vulgar and inappropriate. Responding to public outrage, Assam Police summoned him for questioning, leading to an intense interrogation session that lasted several hours. His statements have been officially recorded as part of the investigation.

Allahbadia has been booked under Cyber PS case no. 03/2025, which includes multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, the IT Act 2000, the Cinematograph Act 1952, and the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act 1986. Authorities have accused him of promoting obscenity and engaging in sexually explicit discussions during the show.

His comments on parents and sex, aired during an episode, triggered widespread outrage, leading to legal complaints not just against him but also against his fellow panellists Sameer Raina, Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, and Aproova Makhija. While Allahbadia has already been interrogated, summons for Raina and others remain pending.

The controversy has also dragged Ashish Chanchlani into the legal crosshairs, with the YouTuber being questioned by Assam Police last week. Although he cooperated with the investigation, officials have hinted that he may be called in for further questioning.

“Several individuals connected to the case have yet to respond to the notices. Fresh summons will be issued soon,” stated Guwahati’s Joint Police Commissioner, Ankur Jain.

As the controversy intensifies, the legal battle is now reaching the Supreme Court. On February 21, the apex court directed the Maharashtra and Assam governments to respond to Allahbadia’s petition seeking either dismissal of the case or its transfer to Mumbai.

With authorities tightening their grip on digital content, this case could set a precedent for online speech regulations in India. As the investigation unfolds, the fate of Allahbadia and his co-panelists remains uncertain.