Arjun

🛑 LEGAL NOTICE To, Mr. Kunal Kamra Comedian X Handle: @kunalkamra88 Subject: Legal Notice for Immediate Removal of Derogatory Video, Public Apology, and Cessation of Further Acts Outraging Hindu Religious Sentiments, Failing Which Legal Proceedings Shall Be Initiated. Mr. Kunal, 1. You have, on or around 15 July 2026, during a protest/event organised by the “Cockroach Janta Party” at Jantar Mantar, Delhi, made and circulated a highly offensive, derogatory, and blasphemous statement in a video speech. 2. In the said video (also uploaded/covered by HNP News at youtube.com/watch?v=WbEOzA…), you deliberately uttered words to the effect: “Sita ke pati ka naam le lekar Nita ke pati ka kaam kar rahe hain” (and elaborated in a similar mocking and irreverent tone). 3. Here, “Sita ke pati” refers to Bhagwan Shri Ram and is used in conjunction with “Nita ke pati” (referring to a corporate figure). You thereby reduce the sacred names and divine personas of Bhagwan Shri Ram and Maa Sita, revered Deities central to Hindu faith, Dharma, and the religious beliefs of millions of Hindus, to mere tools for crude political commentary and sensationalism. 4. The tone, context, and delivery clearly demonstrate mockery and contempt. Screenshots of the video are annexed for your reference. 5. You may criticise the Government on any issue you want, but using the sacred names of our Deities in such a manner cannot be allowed. You are expected to refrain from using the sacred names of our Deities in such a manner. 6. You are a comedian and public figure. While you have the right to criticise the policies or actions of the Government of India (which I and many others do not object to), you have absolutely no right to use the names of our sacred Deities casually, mock them, or make fun of them for the sake of cheap laughs, political point-scoring, or sensationalism. This is not satire, it is a deliberate insult to the religious beliefs and sentiments of millions of Hindus. 7. Comments on the video and across social media by thousands of Hindus clearly show that the religious sentiments of thousands of Hindus, including me, have been deeply hurt. 8. Your actions squarely attract the offences punishable under: - Section 299 BNS (Deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings) - Section 196/197 BNS (Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion / Defamation) and other relevant provisions, r/w provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000. 9. You are hereby called upon to take note of the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s binding Order dated 28.04.2023 passed in Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay vs. Union of India (W.P.(C) No.943/2021), wherein the Apex Court has directed all States/UTs to register suo moto FIRs against acts that outrage religious feelings, without waiting for any formal complaint, irrespective of the religion or status of the offender. Failure to act by authorities shall amount to contempt of the Supreme Court. DEMANDS: You are hereby directed to: a) Immediately delete the offending video, all its copies, and related posts from all digital platforms within 48 hours of receipt/notice of this Legal Notice. b) Issue a public unconditional apology on your X handle @kunalkamra88 (and other prominent platforms) for hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus by misusing the names of Bhagwan Shri Ram and Maa Sita. c) Undertake in writing that you shall refrain from any further acts of using sacred Hindu Deities’ names casually or in a mocking/derogatory manner. Since you yourself talk about morality and shame in your statement, we expect the same standards from you. We urge you to take back your words on Bhagwan Ram and Sita Mata and tender a public apology. Please take notice that in case you fail to comply with the above demands within the stipulated time, I shall be constrained to: * Initiate appropriate criminal proceedings against you before the competent Court of law; * File complaints before the Police for registration of FIR as per the Supreme Court directions; and * Take all other legal remedies available to me under the law, including civil suit for damages. This notice is sent to you without prejudice to my rights and contentions. Amita Sachdeva Advocate-on-Record Supreme Court of India Note: I have attached herewith screenshot of the video .