Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra, Sejal Pawar to face police inquiry over ‘obscene’ jokes, women's council summons
The National Commission for Women and Mumbai Cyber Police have initiated inquiries into stand-up comedians Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra, and Sejal Pawar. The investigation follows a viral video containing jokes that allegedly glorified sexual coercion and non-consensual conduct.
Why it matters
The case underscores the ongoing legal and social debate regarding the boundaries of free speech in comedy versus the promotion of gender-based violence.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of the comment that was made during Pranit More ’s stand-up comedy show in Gurugram, Haryana, by Himanshu Jangra. The Mumbai Cyber Police has also registered a case against Pranit, Himanshu and Sejal Pawar over the ₹ 375 biryani joke that landed them in trouble.
The report balances the comedians' actions with the official response from regulatory bodies without taking a side.
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