NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognizance of a complaint alleging that actor Ranbir Kapoor was shown using a banned e-cigarette in a Netflix web series, sparking concerns over violation of Indian laws and potential harm to public health.

The case originated from a complaint filed by Mr. Vinay Joshi of the Legal Rights Observatory. He alleged that in “Bads of Bollywood” (Season 1, Episode 7), Kapoor was seen using an e-cigarette on screen without any statutory warning or disclaimer.

The complainant argued that such content misleads young viewers, glamorizes banned substances, and undermines law enforcement efforts.

NHRC Observes Violation of Law

A bench of the Commission, presided over by Shri Priyank Kanoongo, took the matter under Section 12 of the Pr

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