Comedian Yash Rathi Faces FIR for Obscene Act at IIT Bhilai

Yash Rathi's stand-up performance leads to legal action and future ban on comedy shows at the institute.

Yash Rathi, a stand-up comedian, performed at IIT Bhilai's annual festival on November 15, using language deemed vulgar.
The performance prompted a professor to cover his ears, and the institute's management to intervene and stop the act.
An FIR was filed against Rathi under Section 296 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which can result in a jail term or a fine.
Complaints were lodged by the institute's management and various student and political organizations.
As a result of the incident, IIT Bhilai has decided to prohibit stand-up comedy shows at future events.