In a big relief for comedian Samay Raina, the Supreme Court on Friday cancelled all FIRs filed against him and four others over insensitive remarks against persons with disabilities.
On Friday, a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice JV Mohana noted Raina and others’ compliance with the top court’s direction and quashed all cases against them. The Court on Friday appreciated the efforts made by Raina and others to organise shows for the benefit of persons with disabilities. The Court proceeded to quash criminal cases filed against them over insensitve remarks against disabled persons.
During the last hearing, the court had imposed a cost of Rs 3 lakh on Raina and four others, observing that he had taken the court for a ride by not complying with the undertakings given to make amends.
Earlier reprimanding the comedian over the crass jokes, the court had ordered Raina to conduct awareness programmes and raise funds for persons with disabilities.
