# SC quashes FIRs against Samay Raina, four comedians on disability remarks

2026-08-14T23:38:04+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

The Supreme Court on Friday quashed all FIRs and criminal proceedings against comedian Samay Raina and four other social media personalities over remarks on persons with disabilities made on the show 'India’s Got Latent'. The court noted their compliance efforts, including a chess tournament for disabled persons and fundraising shows that raised Rs 12.5 crore. Earlier, the court had imposed a fine of Rs 3 lakh each for non-compliance. The bench praised the comedians as 'very bright youngsters' and closed the case. However, the court kept pending a petition by the Cure SMA India Foundation seeking broader guidelines to protect the dignity of persons with disabilities.

## Coverage

- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/samay-raina-gets-sc-relief-the-indias-got-latent-row-that-triggered-a-chain-of-firs/articleshow/133241942.cms>
- businesstoday.in <https://www.businesstoday.in/india/story/they-are-very-bright-youngsters-sc-quashes-firs-against-samay-raina-4-others-over-disability-remarks-549272-2026-08-14?utm_source=rssfeed>
- thefederal.com <https://thefederal.com/category/news/sc-quashes-all-firs-against-samay-raina-others-over-remarks-on-persons-with-disabilities-253538>

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