Elvish Yadav Gets Relief As Supreme Court Quashes FIR Against Him In Snake Venom Case

The Supreme Court has cancelled the FIR and all proceedings against YouTuber Elvish Yadav under the Wildlife Protection Act in the snake venom case filed by Uttar Pradesh Police in 2023. The bench said the case cannot continue because the complaint was not filed by an authorized person. The charges under the Indian Penal Code were based on an earlier FIR in Gurugram, which has already been closed. The court also said the NDPS Act cannot be applied because the liquid substance found was not a scheduled drug.

YouTuber Elvish Yadav Gets Court Relief:

The Supreme Court referred to previous decisions and cancelled the FIR, chargesheet, and trial court orders against Yadav. The case was registered on November 22, 2023, and Yadav was arrested on March 17, 2024, for allegedly using snake venom at a rave party in Noida. Yadav challenged the Allahabad High Court's refusal to cancel the chargesheet and trial court order, which called it a serious crime.

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About the Case:

On August 6 last year, the Supreme Court paused the trial court proceedings against Yadav. The chargesheet claimed that snake venom was used as a recreational drug at rave parties attended by foreigners. Yadav's lawyer argued that no snakes, drugs, or illegal substances were found with him, and there was no link between him and the co-accused. The lawyer also said the informant was not an animal welfare officer but filed the FIR pretending to be one. Yadav was described as a well-known influencer who appears on many reality TV shows, and his involvement attracted a lot of media attention.

About Elvish Yadav:

Elvish Yadav is a popular Indian YouTuber and social media personality known for his relatable comedy videos and vlogs. He became widely known after winning 'Bigg Boss OTT 2' as a wildcard contestant.