New Delhi, July 15 -- Comedian Samay Raina and four other comedians appeared before the Supreme Court today pursuant to its May 5 order directing the Commissioner of Mumbai Police to issue notices summoning them.
A bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi had earlier warned that coercive action would be taken against them if they failed to appear.
The Court was hearing a writ petition filed by NGO Cure SMA Foundation seeking regulation of online content and action against comedian Samay Raina and others for allegedly mocking persons with disabilities.
During the hearing today, Attorney General for India R Venkataramani also appeared to assist the Court.
Justice Kant informed the AG that he would be granted time to ...