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flag India's Supreme Court ordered comedians, including Samay Raina, to host monthly events for disability awareness and fund-raising, following controversial jokes.

flag India’s Supreme Court has ordered comedian Samay Raina and four other comedians to host at least two monthly events featuring individuals with disabilities, aiming to raise funds and awareness for conditions like Spinal Muscular Atrophy. flag The directive, issued after a petition by the Cure SMA Foundation, follows criticism of insensitive remarks made by the comedians, including jokes about a child’s costly treatment. flag The court emphasized the comedians’ social responsibility to use their platforms for positive impact, rejecting claims that the requirement is punitive. flag It also endorsed creating a government-backed corpus fund supported by corporate contributions and signaled plans to develop guidelines to regulate harmful content online. flag The order reflects the judiciary’s push for greater empathy and inclusion in public discourse.

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