Complaint Filed Against Content Creator in Shimla for Obscene Prank Videos

Incident Highlights Growing Concerns Over Digital Obscenity, Echoing National Controversy

Shimla:– A complaint has been filed against a content creator in Shimla for allegedly recording and sharing obscene prank videos involving women at the Ridge Maidan.

The accused, operating a Facebook page named ‘MK Production,’ has been accused of engaging in inappropriate conversations with women and uploading such content online.

A resident of Chhota Shimla lodged the complaint, stating that such digital content is harmful to young audiences and tarnishes the reputation of Shimla and Himachal Pradesh.

The complainant urged authorities to take strict action against the individual, emphasizing that this trend of obscenity under the pretext of pranks is on the rise. The complaint has been transferred to Shimla Police for further investigation.

National Parallels: BeerBiceps Controversy and Legal Action

The issue of online obscenity is not confined to Shimla alone. A similar debate recently gained national attention when YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, along with his associates, faced multiple FIRs across Mumbai, Guwahati, and Jaipur over alleged obscene remarks made on their show, India’s Got Latent. The Supreme Court of India stepped in, offering Allahabadia interim protection from arrest while also reprimanding him for the nature of his content, stating that it “exhibited the perversion in his mind.” The court further directed him and his associates to halt any further shows until the matter is resolved.

Legal Framework and Rising Concerns

Both incidents highlight the growing concerns over obscene content in digital media and the need for stringent regulation. Indian laws address obscenity through various legal provisions:

• Section 292 of the IPC prohibits the sale, advertisement, or public display of obscene content, including digital media. First-time offenders can face up to two years in jail and a ₹5,000 fine, while repeat offenders may receive up to five years imprisonment and a ₹10,000 fine.

• Section 67 of the Information Technology Act criminalizes the publication or transmission of sexually explicit material online.

These cases demonstrate the increasing scrutiny of digital content, as authorities struggle to balance freedom of expression with public morality. With social media enabling content to reach vast audiences instantly, the question remains—where should the line be drawn?

Sunil Chadha