New Delhi, April 21 -- The Supreme Court on Monday expressed deep concern over allegations of derogatory and insensitive remarks made against persons with disabilities by stand-up comedian Samay Raina and others, including public figures and cricketers, on social media and digital platforms.
A bench, comprising Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh, was hearing an intervention application filed by M/s Cure SMA Foundation, which alleged that during a comedy show, Raina mocked the cost of treatment for a two-month-old child suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
In another instance, he reportedly made disparaging comments targeting a blind and cross-eyed individual.
The application also alleged that certain cricketers were seen...