Supreme Court Dismisses FIRs Against Comedian Samay Raina

Aug 14, 2026

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Aug 14, 2026 09:30

Supreme Court quashes all FIRs against Samay Raina over insensitive remarks on India's Got Latent

## Court Clears Comedian After Compliance

The Supreme Court has dismissed all criminal cases against comedian Samay Raina and four others related to insensitive remarks made on the show "India's Got Latent." This decision comes after Raina complied with court orders to promote disability awareness and fundraise for related causes.

## Background of the Case

The controversy began nearly a year ago when Raina was accused of making offensive jokes about individuals with disabilities, specifically targeting the high costs associated with treating Spinal Muscular Atrophy. The Cure SMA India Foundation filed a petition against Raina and other social media personalities involved in the show.

## Legal Proceedings

Initially, the court criticized Raina for his remarks and imposed a Rs 3 lakh penalty for delays in fulfilling court-mandated corrective actions. However, after Raina organized events to benefit persons with disabilities, the court acknowledged his efforts and decided to quash the FIRs.

## Conclusion

The bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, noted that Raina's compliance demonstrated a genuine commitment to positive change, leading to the dismissal of all charges. This marks the end of a legal saga that began with a single episode of a comedy show.

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