Munawar Faruqui's Show 'Hafta Vasooli' In Trouble For 'Insulting Religion'; Complaint Filed

A complaint has been filed against stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui for his JioHotstar show 'Hafta Vasooli'. Advocate Amita Sachdeva posted a copy of her complaint on X (formerly Twitter), claiming that a complaint has been filed for offending religious sentiments and promoting obscenity. 

Munawar Faruqui's Show In Legal Trouble:

The advocate posted screenshots of a mail seeking an FIR under BNS Sections 196, 299, and 353, as well as the IT Act and other relevant laws. The complaint alleges that the web show “insults multiple religions," “violates cultural values," and is responsible for “polluting young minds and society."

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About the Controversy:

The caption written by the advocate reads, "Complaint Filed Against Munawar Faruqui (@munawar0018)! I have officially filed a complaint against habitual offender Munawar Faruqui, for his show "Hafta Wasooli" streamed on @JioHotstar, requesting an FIR under BNS Sections 196, 299, and 353, along with the IT Act and other relevant Sections for: Promoting vulgarity, Insulting multiple religions, Violating cultural values, Polluting young minds & society. The complaint has been sent via email and will be physically submitted & speed-posted on Monday. If no action is taken, I will approach the Court to ensure justice prevails!"

Demands of Ban on the Show:

The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti had also demanded a ban on Hafta Vasooli. They wrote on X, “We demand an immediate ban on #HaftaVasooli airing on Jio Hotstar! In this show @munawar uses foul language, which is unacceptable for public viewing. It sinks moral values. Streaming platforms must act responsibly! @JioHotstar @MIB_India #JioHotstar_Ban_HaftaVasooli @UdayMahurkar @SachdevaAmita."

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