Complaint filed against Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina for 'mocking' people with disabilities
PTC News Desk: Former cricketers Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, and Gurkeerat Mann are facing a police complaint for allegedly mocking persons with disabilities in an Instagram reel.
Arman Ali, executive director of the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP), filed the complaint with the Amar Colony police station's SHO.
In addition to the cricketers, a case has been filed against Sandhya Devanathan, Meta India's Vice President and Managing Director.
The complaint claims Instagram, which is owned by Meta, of breaking the Information Technology Act of 2000 by permitting such content to be posted.
A police officer stated that the complaint was received at the Amar Colony police station and will be shared with the district's cyber unit for further investigation into the incident. "This video is a blatant violation of Article 21 of the Constitution of India, which guarantees every person the right to life with dignity. It also breaches Section 92 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and contravenes the Supreme Court's guidelines established in the case of Nipun Malhotra v. Sony Pictures Films India Private Limited (2004 SCC Online SC 1639)," the complaint read.
The former cricketers posted the video to Instagram after India Champions defeated Pakistan Champions by five wickets in the World Championship of Legends final.
Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, and Raina can be seen limping and holding their backs in the video, demonstrating the physical toll the matches have taken on them.
"Body ki Tauba Tauba ho Gayi in 15 days legends cricket... Every part of the body is sore. Straight competition to our brothers @vickykaushal09 @karanaujla our version of Tauba Tauba dance. What a SONG," the caption read.
Disability activists found the video disrespectful. The National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled described the video as "totally disgraceful".
According to the complaint, Instagram failed to follow its user guidelines, allowing for the spread of offensive content.
Harbhajan Singh has replied to the situation, saying, "Just wanted to clear to our people who are complaining about our recent videos of Tauba Tauba on social media...We didn't want to hurt anyone's sentiments. We respect every individual and community and this video was just to reflect on our bodies after playing continuous cricket for 15 days."
???????? pic.twitter.com/mCMCquRbbZ — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 15, 2024
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