‘Lukkhe’ Row: Yograj Singh Issued Notice for Derogatory Women Remarks
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The web series ‘Lukkhe’ has ignited a firestorm in Punjab, with former cricketer Yograj Singh bearing the brunt. The State Women Commission has served him a notice for employing vulgar language against women, prompting a full-scale official response.
In a letter to DGP Punjab, the commission invoked Section 12 of the relevant 2001 legislation to mandate an instant investigation. Scope extends beyond Singh to encompass scriptwriters, filmmakers, producers, and associates, with legal action on the table. Censor Board intervention is sought, and a report due in seven days.
Advocate Ujjwal Bhasin’s complaint to police has set the wheels in motion. Echoing this, Punjab Congress demands an FIR and series blackout, decrying Singh’s conduct as antithetical to his professed Sikh faith. The missive invokes Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita’s Section 79 and women’s constitutional protections.
Streaming on Amazon, ‘Lukkhe’ clips have exploded online, fueling a torrent of criticism. This saga highlights the perils of boundary-pushing dialogues in digital entertainment. As authorities gear up, it remains to be seen how this will reshape content standards in India.
