Which of the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's interim order in the Ranveer Allahbadia case (February 2025) is/are correct?
The Supreme Court granted interim protection to Allahbadia but harshly criticised his remarks as obscene and vulgar.
The Court ruled that Allahbadia was free to travel abroad without any restrictions since the remarks were made behind a paywall.​

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) Only 1

Explanation:

• Statement 1: Correct
• The Supreme Court granted interim protection to Ranveer Allahbadia but harshly criticized his remarks as obscene, vulgar, and disgusting. The Court condemned his language as "filthy" and "insulting" and remarked that it made society feel ashamed. The Court described Allahbadia's comments as "dirty" and noted that "there was something very dirty in his mind that has been vomited by way of this programme."
• This statement is correct as it accurately reflects the Supreme Court's stance on the case.
• Statement 2: Incorrect
• The Court did not grant unrestricted permission for Allahbadia to travel abroad. Initially, his passport was ordered to be deposited with the police, and permission to travel abroad was denied due to the ongoing investigations. His passport was only returned after the investigations in Assam and Maharashtra were nearing completion. The Court allowed him to apply for its release after certain conditions were met.
• This statement is incorrect as the Court did not give him free access to travel abroad without restrictions.

Information Booster:

• The Supreme Court's ruling emphasizes the balance between freedom of expression and the potential harm caused by inappropriate content in the digital space. The obscenity of Allahbadia's remarks raised concerns regarding online content regulation. The Court's decision sheds light on the role of public figures in ensuring responsible speech in the digital age.
• The case also sparked discussions about the legal and ethical responsibilities of content creators on social media platforms.