New Delhi, Nov. 27 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday directed comedian Samay Raina and three other comedians to invite specially-abled persons with success stories to shows held on their platforms to raise funds for timely and effective treatment for persons with disabilities.

"We hope and expect that such few memorable events will take place before we hear the matter next. It's a social burden we are putting on you (comedians), not a penal burden. You are all well-placed persons in society. If you have become too popular, then share it with others", said CJI Kant.

The directions came on a plea filed by Cure SMA Foundation seeking directions against comedians making insensitive remarks against people suffering from disabilities.

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