Delhi HC Orders Removal of Honey Singh-Badshah Song Online

The Delhi High Court ordered the immediate removal of the controversial song "Volume 1," performed by rappers Yo Yo Honey Singh and Badshah, from all digital platforms on Thursday, citing its obscene, vulgar, and derogatory lyrics toward women. The ruling, issued by Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav in New Delhi, targets audio, video, lyrics, and any derivative versions across social media, streaming services, and other online sites.

The petition, filed by the organization Hindu Shakti Dal, argued that the track, originally released underground in 2006 under the rappers' former collaboration Mafia Mundeer, promotes violence against women and objectifies them as mere objects of ridicule and sexual gratification. The song has amassed millions of views on platforms like YouTube and Spotify, raising concerns about its accessibility to minors. Petitioners highlighted that the content lacks any artistic, literary, or social value and normalizes dehumanizing treatment of women, violating basic standards of decency in society.

During the hearing, Justice Kaurav reviewed the song in chambers and described it as one of the rare cases where "the conscience of the court is shocked to its...