Key facts
- Maharashtra Cyber has filed an FIR against comedian Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra, and Dr. Sejal Pawar.
- The case involves allegedly obscene and objectionable remarks made during a stand-up comedy show in Gurugram.
- Content shared online reportedly includes offensive remarks about women, consent, and deceased individuals.
- Summons have been issued to More, Jangra, and Pawar for questioning.
- The investigation aims to identify all parties involved in the publication and dissemination of the content.
Maharashtra Cyber has registered a First Information Report (FIR) against stand-up comedian Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra, Dr. Sejal Pawar, and others for allegedly publishing and disseminating obscene and objectionable content online. The case stems from videos circulated on platforms like YouTube and Instagram, reportedly featuring offensive remarks concerning women, consent, and deceased individuals.
According to Maharashtra Cyber, one clip attributed to Himanshu Jangra allegedly suggested entitlement to physical intimacy in exchange for money spent on a date, portraying women in a derogatory manner and trivializing consent. Another clip allegedly features Dr. Sejal Pawar making obscene and derogatory comments about deceased male bodies and medical cadavers, deemed disrespectful to the deceased and contrary to public decency.