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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Shahana Yasmin

Indian comedian fined for failing to carry out court-ordered disability outreach to atone for ‘joke’

India’s top court has imposed a £2,327 penalty on comedian Samay Raina, accusing him of ignoring directions issued by it after he was found to have ridiculed people with disabilities.

A non-profit which supports people living with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and advocates for access to treatment for the rare genetic disorder, petitioned the Supreme Court in April last year.

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