Samay Raina and other stand up comics known for their brand of dark comedy were handed out a unique judgement from the Supreme Court on Thursday.
According to the new Supreme Court ruling, comedians like Raina will now have to host "specially-abled persons with success stories" at least twice a month on their shows or platforms.
The verdict also instructs them to "generate and raise funds for the timely and effective treatment of persons with disabilities".
"We hope and expect that such few memorable events will take place before we hear the matter next ... You are all well-placed persons in the society. If you have become too popular, then share it with others," said recently elected Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, calling it a "social burden".
The ruling comes after disability charity CureSMA Foundation filed a plea in the apex court, claiming that comedians like Raina had made insensitive remarks against differently-abled people.
(This is a developing story. More details are awaited.)
