The Supreme Court will hear social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia's plea regarding FIRs against him for offensive comments on a deleted YouTube show. The case involves multiple FIRs filed nationwide for his provocative remarks. Allahbadia and other involved YouTubers face legal scrutiny and are summoned for questioning by various authorities, including the National Commission for Women and Maharashtra Cyber Cell.
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