Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has weighed in on the controversy surrounding comedian Pranit More, saying that while stand-up comedy should remain unrestricted, crossing limits of decency can infringe on others' rights.
Fadnavis made his remarks on Friday, a day after Maharashtra Cyber registered an FIR over allegedly obscene and objectionable content circulated online from a comedy show held in Gurugram.
According to ANI, Fadnavis said that freedom of expression is protected under the Constitution, but also comes with certain responsibilities and safeguards.
He noted that stand-up comedy is a popular form of entertainment, but stressed that humour should not cross accepted social boundaries or compromise basic standards of decency.
Fadnavis' remarks came shortly after Maharashtra Cyber announced that a case had been registered against Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra, Dr Sejal Pawar and others for alleged obscene, offensive, and objectionable remarks concerning women, consent, and deceased persons.
