Legal trouble for Samay Raina's show India's Got Latent as contestant faces FIR for derogatory remarks

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Samay Raina's popular YouTube reality show India's Got Latent is facing a storm of controversy following a contestant's controversial remarks that have now led to legal action. The trouble began when Jessy Nabam, a contestant from Arunachal Pradesh, made offensive comments about her home state's people during a members-only episode.

The incident occurred when Samay Raina, the host, asked Jessy if she had ever consumed dog meat. In response, Jessy shared her opinion about the eating habits of the people from Arunachal Pradesh, claiming, “People of Arunachal Pradesh eat dog meat even though I have never tasted it.” She further added, “I know because my friends eat it. They even eat their pets at times.”

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Samay appeared shocked by the statement, and fellow comedian Balraj Singh Ghai also reacted by saying, “Now, you’re saying it for the sake of saying it.” Despite the reactions, Jessy insisted that her comments were accurate. The episode also featured comedians Akash Gupta and Mallika Dua on the judges' panel.

The fallout from the remarks has escalated as a First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against Jessy Nabam. A copy of the FIR, dated January 31, 2025, has surfaced on social media, showing that the complaint was lodged by Armaan Ram Welly Bakha, a resident of Seppa in the East Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh. The FIR accuses Jessy Nabam of making derogatory comments about the indigenous people of Arunachal Pradesh during her appearance on India's Got Latent.

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The FIR states, “I humbly request you to please take quick action in this matter so that no one could do it again like Jessy Nabam did.” The controversy over Jessy's comments has sparked outrage in Arunachal Pradesh, where many feel that her remarks were offensive and insensitive.

In the context of dog meat consumption, it’s worth noting that in 2021, an investigation by PETA India found violations of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 in markets in Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, and Nagaland. The investigation revealed that dogs were being captured, killed, and sold for meat in several markets. While the practice remains illegal in India, it continues in some areas despite the law.