Gurugram Police File Fresh FIR Against Pranit More After NCW Intervention

The legal fallout from the controversial “Rs 370 Biryani” viral crowd-work video continues to deepen for stand-up comedian Pranit More. The Gurugram Police have registered a fresh First Information Report (FIR) against the comedian and Himanshu Jangra, the web developer whose onstage remarks sparked nationwide condemnation.

This fresh criminal case comes as a direct consequence of a formal intervention by the National Commission for Women (NCW), which took suo motu cognisance of the widely circulated video, asserting that the content explicitly normalizes sexual coercion, objectifies women, and severely undermines female dignity.

This marks the second major legal setback for the content creators involved in the production. Prior to the action taken by the Gurugram Police, the Nodal Cyber Police Station of the Maharashtra Cyber Cell had already lodged a comprehensive FIR against More, Jangra, and another individual, Dr. Sejal Pawar. The mounting legal cases follow severe public outrage over the dissemination of digital media that authorities state crosses acceptable boundaries of public decency.

The Anatomy of the Crowd-Work Controversy

The widespread public backlash originated during one of Pranit More’s live stand-up comedy shows in Gurugram, where he engaged in an interactive crowd-work segment with audience member Himanshu Jangra.

“The normalisation or glorification of behaviour that undermines a woman’s consent, dignity, and bodily autonomy has far-reaching consequences for women’s safety and social attitudes toward gender-based violence.” — Official Statement, National Commission for Women (NCW)

During the recorded exchange, Jangra recounted details of a personal date where he spent approximately Rs 370 on a plate of chicken biryani. Outrage erupted when Jangra openly stated that because he had financed the meal, he felt entitled to demand immediate sexual favors from the woman when she requested a ride home. Rather than shutting down the derogatory line of questioning, the live venue applauded, and More was seen laughing at the exchange—a video clip he later edited and published across his official Instagram and YouTube channels to boost digital engagement.

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Public Apologies Follow Immediate Corporate Backlash

The multi-state police action has fundamentally disrupted the lives and careers of those involved. Following the initial wave of online condemnation, the tech firm employing Himanshu Jangra immediately terminated his employment to distance the brand from the controversy. Concurrently, the NCW has officially issued summons to both More and Jangra, mandating their physical appearance before a formal hearing panel on June 22, 2026, to address the systemic glorification of non-consensual conduct under the guise of public entertainment.

In response to the criminal charges and the temporary suspension of his digital assets, Pranit More released an extensive video statement expressing absolute regret.

The comedian admitted that his failure to challenge the derogatory statements on stage was a severe lapse in professional and moral judgment, explaining that he got carried away by the immediate reactions of the live crowd. While both creators have actively issued public apologies, law enforcement officials have confirmed that investigations across multiple jurisdictions will proceed strictly in accordance with criminal law to address the structural promotion of misogyny in digital spaces.