In line with the backlash over the video, Harbhajan issued a observation on ‘X’, clarifying that there used to be incorrect intent to offend any individual.
Arman Ali, the manager director of the Nationwide Centre for Promotion of Occupation for Disabled Crowd (NCPEDP), filed the grievance with the SHO of the Amar Colony police station, reported PTI.
The grievance additionally contains Sandhya Devanathan, the vice chairman and managing director of Meta Bharat, along with the cricketers.
Instagram, a social media platform owned through Meta, has been accused of breaching the Knowledge Era Office, 2000, through allowing the posting of such content material, in keeping with the grievance.
A police officer showed that the Amar Colony police station won the grievance and that it is going to be forwarded to the district’s cyber mobile for additional investigation.
The previous cricketers posted the video on Instagram following Bharat Champions’ five-wicket victory over Pakistan Champions within the Global Championship of Legends ultimate.
Within the video, Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, and Raina may also be noticeable limping and keeping their backs, demonstrating the bodily have an effect on of the fits on their our bodies.
“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 of the video learn.
Incapacity activists have criticized the video as being in needy style, with the Nationwide Platform for the Rights of the Disabled labeling it as “totally disgraceful.”
The grievance asserts that Instagram ignored to observe its consumer tips, thereby permitting the unfold of derogatory content material.
“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 additionally breaches Category 92 of the Rights of Individuals with Disabilities Office, 2016, and contravenes the Ideal Court docket’s tips established on the subject of Nipun Malhotra v. Sony Footage Movies Bharat Non-public Restricted (2004 SCC On-line SC 1639),” Arman Ali said in the complaint.
Ali urged the authorities to take immediate and appropriate action against the individuals involved, emphasizing the need to hold public figures accountable for their actions, especially when they undermine the dignity of vulnerable communities.
Speaking to PTI after lodging the complaint, Ali said a simple apology from these cricketers would not do. “They should be penalised for his or her movements,” he said.
In a post on ‘X’, Harbhajan Singh said, “Simply sought after to unclouded to our nation who’re complaining about our fresh movies of ‘Tauba Tauba’ on social media upcoming profitable the championship right here in England. We didn’t need to harm any individual’s sentiments. We recognize each particular person and people and this video used to be simply to mirror to our our bodies upcoming enjoying steady cricket for 15 days.
“SORE bodies.. we are not trying to insult or offend anyone… still if people think we have done something wrong.. all I can say from my side SORRY to everyone… please let’s stop this here and move forward. Stay happy and healthy (sic),” he stated within the publish.
