SC imposes Rs 3 lakh on Samay Raina for violating orders, making false statements

The Supreme Court imposed a Rs 3 lakh cost on comedian Samay Raina for violating court orders and making false statements.

The case stems from the 'India's Got Latent' controversy involving content creators Ranveer Allahbadia and Ashish Chanchlani and the Cure SMA Foundation.

Raina was directed to deposit the amount within two weeks or face coercive action; the bench remarked, 'You have taken the court for a ride.'

Senior Advocate Aparajita Singh noted that Raina failed to contact the Cure SMA Foundation despite earlier assurances, saying he was doing shows instead.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta raised concerns that Raina mocked legal proceedings in a recent performance, though without naming anyone.