NCW Summons Creators Over Obscene Songs

The National Commission for Women has issued summons to the creators and performers of two recent songs, "Tateeree" and "Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke," following widespread complaints about obscene lyrics and visuals that objectify women. The actions, announced this week, require those involved to appear before the commission in New Delhi next month, amid ongoing investigations into potential violations of Indian laws on indecency and child protection.

"Tateeree," a Haryanvi track released on March 1 by rapper Badshah, whose real name is Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, drew immediate criticism for its lyrics and music video. The video featured women dressed in school uniforms performing suggestive dances inside a Haryana Roadways bus, prompting accusations that it sexualized minors and promoted vulgarity. Public outrage spread rapidly on social media, leading to multiple First Information Reports filed in districts including Jind, Panchkula, and Panipat under provisions related to obscenity and the Indecent Representation of Women Prohibition Act of 1986.

The Haryana State Commission for Women summoned Badshah to appear on March 13, but he did not attend, resulting in orders for his...