'Rs 370 Biryani' Remark: SC Issues Notice on Comedian Pranit More's Plea Seeking Clubbing of FIRs
The bench sought replies from Maharashtra, Haryana and the Union government after More asked to combine FIRs linked to the viral show controversy.
- On Monday, the Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre, Maharashtra, and Haryana regarding comedian Pranit More's plea to club FIRs registered against him over a controversial "Rs 370 biryani" remark.
- During a Gurugram show in June, audience member Himanshu Jangra recounted a date making the "Rs 370 biryani" remark; More was seen laughing at the comment, which social media users criticized as derogatory towards women.
- Following the viral clip, Maharashtra Cyber Police registered an FIR against More and Jangra under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, while the National Commission for Women intervened and Starvik Design fired Jangra.
- More's counsel stated before Chief Justice Surya Kant that the comedian has apologized on all forums, emphasizing More was merely the host and is "ready to face the trial" if FIRs consolidate.
- To ensure a single trial, the plea requests the Gurgaum FIR be clubbed with the Bombay FIR; a separate petition seeks a comprehensive regulatory framework for podcasts, stand-up comedy, and AI-generated content.
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The Supreme Court has issued a notice while hearing a petition seeking clubbing of cases registered against comedian Pranit More after his 'Biryani for Rs 370' remark on his show.
'Rs 370 biryani' remark: Comedian Pranit More moves SC to club FIRs
Comedian Pranit More has approached the Supreme Court to club multiple FIRs filed against him after a guest on his show made a controversial "Rs 370 biryani" remark, deemed misogynistic. More's counsel informed the court that he has apologised on all forums, including the National Commission for Women, and the apex court has sought notices from the Centre and state governments.
SC seeks replies on Pranit More plea to club FIRs over biryani remark
The Supreme Court has sought replies on comedian Pranit More's plea to club the Gurugram and Bombay FIRs over the Rs 370 biryani remark row. The case keeps focus on accountability, online backlash and how comedians handle offensive remarks.
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Times of India'Rs 370 biryani' remark: SC issues notice on comedian Pranit More's plea seeking clubbing of FIRs
The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre, Maharashtra and Haryana governments on comedian Pranit Mores plea to club FIRs filed over the controversial “Rs 370 biryani” remark at a Gurugram show. Mores counsel told the court he had apologised, deleted the video and was willing to face trial.
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