Patna High Court Declines to Issue an Order in PIL Against Honey Singh’s Song

The Patna High Court heard a PIL filed by actress Nitu Chandra against Yo Yo Honey Singh’s song Maniac, alleging it contained obscene and vulgar content.

The division bench, led by Acting Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar, declined to pass an immediate order, questioning whether the plea was in public interest or for publicity.

The petitioner’s counsel argued that the song promoted vulgarity in Bhojpuri music and did not pass the Hicklin test for obscenity.

The Court advised the petitioner to approach the appropriate regulatory authority instead. The court will seek the Union government's opinion before the next hearing on March 28, 2025.