Rs 370 biryani row: Maharashtra police register case against Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra

The case arises from certain videos and clips circulated through YouTube, Instagram, and other social media platforms in connection with a programme hosted by stand-up comedian Pranit More.

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The content being widely circulated allegedly contains obscene, offensive, and objectionable remarks concerning women, consent, and deceased persons, which are against accepted societal norms and attract provisions of criminal law, the official added.

The investigation conducted by Maharashtra Cyber Police revealed that one of the clips allegedly contained remarks made by Himanshu Jangra suggesting entitlement to physical intimacy in return for money spent during a date, thereby portraying women in a derogatory manner and trivialising issues relating to consent and dignity, the official said.

Further, another clip allegedly featured Dr Sejal Pawar making obscene and derogatory comments concerning deceased male bodies and medical cadavers used for educational purposes. The content was disrespectful to the dignity of the deceased and contrary to accepted standards of public decency, the official said

It is further alleged that the aforesaid content was recorded, promoted, published, and disseminated through various digital and social media platforms in connection with the programme hosted by Pranit More, with the apparent objective of increasing viewership, audience engagement, and deriving financial and commercial gains through online monetisation and other revenue-generating activities, the official added.

During the course of the investigation, summonses have been issued to Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra, and Dr. Sejal Pawar, directing them to appear before Maharashtra Cyber Police for enquiry and recording of their statements.

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The investigation is currently underway, and appropriate legal action shall be taken against all persons found involved in accordance with law, the official added.