Supreme Court Grants Passport Release to YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia Amid Ongoing Legal Proceedings

New Delhi, April 28 : In a significant relief for popular YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, the Supreme Court of India has directed the release of his passport, months after it was seized in connection with multiple FIRs filed over controversial remarks he made during an appearance on comedian Samay Raina’s YouTube show India’s Got Latent.

The apex court, in its interim order, noted that Allahbadia must remain available for questioning if required by investigating authorities, but permitted him to travel abroad for professional commitments. The decision was delivered by a bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and N.K. Singh, who acknowledged the YouTuber’s compliance with prior summons and the progress made in the ongoing police investigations.

Allahbadia, popularly known as "BeerBiceps" online, had been barred from leaving the country and was instructed to deposit his passport with the Thane Nodal Cyber Police following public outrage over his remarks, which were deemed inappropriate and disrespectful towards parents. Multiple FIRs had been filed across the country, prompting widespread scrutiny.

During the latest hearing, Advocate Abhinav Chandrachud, representing Allahbadia, argued that the investigations in Maharashtra were concluded and that further restrictions would hamper his client’s livelihood. “He has fully cooperated with authorities—Maharashtra Police summoned him three times, and Assam Police once. He appeared on all occasions,” Chandrachud stated.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the court that the Assam Police expected to wrap up their investigation by the end of April, with a co-accused scheduled to record a statement on April 22. Taking note, the court adjourned further hearings until April 28 and stated it would revisit Allahbadia’s plea to consolidate the FIRs filed against him across different states.

Previously, the Supreme Court had granted Allahbadia conditional relief, allowing him to resume his podcast under the strict caveat that he maintain “standards of decency and morality” and refrain from discussing sub-judice matters on public platforms.

The case continues to raise larger questions about content regulation and accountability in India’s growing digital influencer space.