Mumbai: The Maharashtra Cyber on Thursday, June 11, registered an FIR against stand-up comedian Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra, Dr Sejal Pawar and others over allegedly obscene and objectionable content circulated on social media.
According to a statement issued by Maharashtra Cyber, the offence has been registered at the Nodal Cyber Police Station under FIR No. 36/2026. The case has been filed under Sections 75(1)(iv), 75(3), 294 and 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, along with Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Additionally, summons have been issued to More, Jangra, and Pawar, directing them to appear before Maharashtra Cyber for enquiry and recording of their statements.
In a press note issued by the Maharashtra Cyber Department, it said that one clip allegedly featured Himanshu Jangra making remarks suggesting entitlement to physical intimacy in return for money spent during a date. Maharashtra Cyber claimed that the comments portrayed women in a derogatory manner and trivialised issues related to consent and dignity.
Remarks under investigation
In another clip, Dr Sejal Pawar allegedly made obscene and derogatory comments concerning deceased male bodies and medical cadavers used for educational purposes. Investigators said the remarks were disrespectful to the dignity of the deceased and violated accepted standards of public decency.
It further added that the content was recorded, promoted, published and circulated through various digital platforms as part of the programme hosted by More, to increase viewership, audience engagement and generate financial gains through online monetisation.
Moreover, officials have stated that appropriate legal action will be taken against all individuals found involved in accordance with the law.
Appeal to social media users
Maharashtra Cyber has also issued an appeal urging social media users to refrain from sharing or circulating obscene and objectionable content, warning that such dissemination may attract legal action. Citizens have been advised to use social media responsibly and report unlawful material to authorities.
