Producer Ekta Kapoor and her mother, Shobha Kapoor, are in legal hot water after a case was filed against them under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The allegations stem from the web series Gandi Baat Season 6, which reportedly featured inappropriate scenes involving minor girls. The complaint, lodged with the Mumbai Police, asserts that the series, available on the Alt Balaji platform, included obscene content that could harm minors.
According to the Mumbai Police, a case has been registered against Balaji Telefilms Limited, Ekta Kapoor, and Shobha Kapoor at the MHB police station in Mumbai. The charges include violations of section 295-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Information Technology (IT) Act, and sections 13 and 15 of the POCSO Act. These legal provisions address issues related to obscenity, child protection, and electronic communication.
The controversial episode of Gandi Baat reportedly aired between February and April 2021, but it is currently not available for streaming on the app. The complaint raises concerns about the portrayal of minors in media and the potential impact of such content on young viewers.
This incident has sparked significant discussions regarding the responsibilities of content creators in safeguarding the welfare of children in media. As the legal proceedings unfold, it remains to be seen how this case will affect the Kapoor family’s production ventures and the broader landscape of digital content regulation in India.
Ekta Kapoor has long been a prominent figure in the Indian entertainment industry, and this case could lead to increased scrutiny over the portrayal of sensitive subjects in web series and films. The outcome will likely influence future productions and the standards applied to content targeting younger audiences.