Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities to Summon Samay Raina for Mocking Disabled : Exclusive from The Philox   

The Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) has summoned comedian Samay Raina on March 25, 2025, over alleged offensive jokes about disabled individuals. The summons follows his February 20, 2025, YouTube episode mocking wheelchair users, which led to 500 complaints. An archival review also revealed past remarks about visually impaired individuals in his 2023 stand-up special. Disability rights NGO Enable India has filed a petition citing violations of the RPWD Act, which could result in fines or imprisonment. Despite criticism, Raina remains defiant, defending his humor. The CCPD hearing in New Delhi could set a legal precedent.