FIR Filed Against Yograj Singh for Alleged Anti-Women Remarks in Amazon Prime Series
FIR against Yograj Singh over alleged anti-women remarks in web series
Hindustan Times
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A first information report has been filed against former cricketer Yograj Singh in Chandigarh for derogatory remarks against women in the web series 'Lukkhe'. The complaint, filed by advocate Ujjval Bhasin, claims the series contains offensive dialogues that insult working women and hurt public sentiments.
- 01Yograj Singh faces legal action for remarks in 'Lukkhe'.
- 02The FIR was filed under Section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- 03The Punjab State Commission for Women is investigating the matter.
- 04The complaint also objects to the use of a police uniform and a character name with religious significance.
- 05No statements have been made by Singh or the series producers regarding the allegations.
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A first information report (FIR) has been lodged against Yograj Singh, a former cricketer and actor, at the Sector 36 police station in Chandigarh for allegedly making derogatory remarks about women in the Amazon Prime web series 'Lukkhe'. The complaint, filed by advocate Ujjval Bhasin, claims that certain dialogues in the series are offensive to working women and have hurt public sentiments. Singh has been charged under Section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which addresses acts intended to insult the modesty of women. The controversy has prompted the Punjab State Commission for Women to take suo motu cognizance, with chairperson Raj Lali Gill directing the Punjab Police to investigate and report back on the actions taken. Additionally, the complainant has raised concerns about the portrayal of a female character named 'Gurbani', which holds religious significance in Sikhism, and the use of a Chandigarh Police uniform in the series. As of now, neither Singh nor the series producers have commented on the allegations.
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The controversy surrounding the web series may lead to increased scrutiny of content produced in India, especially regarding gender representation.
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