NCW issues new hearing dates for Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia after they fail to appear on summons

Mumbai: The National Commission for Women  has issued a new hearing date for Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina, Apoorva Mukhija, Ashish Chanchlani and others after they failed to appear before the commission in person in connection to the ongoing 'India's Got Latent' show controversy.

Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia to Appear Before NCW on New Hearing Dates

The NCW said that many of those summoned cited concerns about their personal safety, prior foreign travel commitments, and other logistical challenges as reasons for their absence on February 17. The Commission said it has considered the reasons and has rescheduled the hearing to allow those individuals to comply with the summons.

NCW Issues Fresh Summons to Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia After No Show

The Commission said that Ranveer Allahbadia had informed it that he is receiving death threats and requested a new hearing date after three weeks. The Commission has accepted his request and rescheduled the hearing for March 6.

Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia Face NCW's New Hearing Dates Following Absence

Apoorva Mukhija has communicated that she fears for her safety and can only attend the hearing virtually. Her lawyer, in an email said that Mukhija will attend in person once the situation stabilizes. The Commission has accepted her request and rescheduled the hearing for March 6.

Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia Ordered to Appear Before NCW on New Dates

Samay Raina, currently in the US for a pre-planned tour, assured the Commission that he will make himself available for a hearing upon returning to India. The Commission has accepted his request and rescheduled the hearing for March 11.

Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia Fail to Appear for NCW Hearing, New Dates Issued

The Commission said it has accepted the request of Jaspreet Singh who said he is on tour in Paris and will return to India by March 10, 2025, at which point he will cooperate with the Commission's inquiry. The NCW has rescheduled the hearing for March 11.

Ashish Chanchlani did not attend the hearing in person; instead, his advocate appeared on his behalf and stated that Ashish was unwell. The Commission has accepted his request and rescheduled the hearing for March 6.

NCW Reschedules Hearings for Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia 

Tushar Poojari, the producer of "India's Got Talent," and Saurabh Bothra have failed to respond to the Commission's notice. NCW strongly condemned their lack of seriousness and issued a resummon for them for March 6, 2025.

Balraj Ghai informed the Commission that he is outside India and will respond once he returns. The Commission has accepted his request and rescheduled the hearing for March 11, 2025.
In the resummon, the National Commission for Women instructed the accused individuals to cooperate with the proceedings and appear as instructed.

Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia to Appear Before NCW on New Hearing Dates

The Raina-hosted show 'India's Got Latent' became embroiled in controversy over comments made by podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia. During the show, he asked a contestant, "Would you rather watch your parents... or join in once and stop it forever?

NCW Issues Fresh Summons to Samay 

The National Commission for Women summoned Youtuber Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina and others on February 17 at the NCW office in New Delhi.NCW said in a release that the Commission has taken serious note of the vulgar and offensive remarks made by content creators such as Ranveer Allahabadia, Samay Raina

Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia After No Show
Following this,, Apoorva Makhija, Jaspreet Singh, and Ashish Chanchlani, as well as the show's producers, Tushar Poojari and Saurabh Bothra.