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CarryMinati

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Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2026: Mumbai court provisionally orders removal of content targeting Karan Johar and prohibits republication” and “2024: Virat Kohli roast triggers #ShameOnCarryMinati — clarification about scripted sketch”.

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Profile No. 1764 · Updated on 12 October 2026

7Documented controversies

8Sources

0Formal charge · all time

0Conviction

§ Legal statuses reflect the documented sources as of the date shown; they replace neither court decisions nor the presumption of innocence. Counts are not a rating. Methodology

I. Documented controversies

9–11 February 2026

2026: Mumbai court provisionally orders removal of content targeting Karan Johar and prohibits republication

Civil / administrative proceedings

In a defamation action brought by Karan Johar, a Mumbai court issued an ad interim ex parte order restraining CarryMinati, his manager and other defendants from publishing or circulating content described as defamatory, vulgar or abusive towards the filmmaker, and ordered the removal of content already distributed.

State of the evidence: Documented
Attribution: Accused

Sources · 2

[1]
Bar & BenchMumbai court orders takedown of CarryMinati's abusive videos on Karan JoharPressVery high reliability
[2]
The Indian ExpressKaran Johar wins legal round against youtuber CarryMinati: Mumbai Court orders takedown of ‘vulgar’ videosPressHigh reliability

Last verified: 13 September 2026

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23–24 March 2024

2024: Virat Kohli roast triggers #ShameOnCarryMinati — clarification about scripted sketch

No legal proceedings

CarryMinati's jokes about Virat Kohli's lack of an IPL trophy and a comparison with Rohit Sharma in promotional content prompted a strong reaction from RCB supporters and the hashtag #ShameOnCarryMinati.

State of the evidence: Documented
Attribution: Directly implicated

Sources · 1

[1]
Cricket TimesYoutuber CarryMinati clarifies remarks on Virat Kohli after facing criticism from RCB fansPressMedium reliability

Last verified: 13 September 2026

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May 2024

2024: Apology to Rajat Dalal and removal of roast segment after veiled threat

No legal proceedings

CarryMinati removed a segment about fitness influencer Rajat Dalal from a video and apologised after Dalal publicly demanded its removal and posted what was widely described as a veiled threat.

State of the evidence: Documented
Attribution: Directly implicated

Sources · 1

[1]
Free Press JournalCarryMinati Apologises To Rajat Dalal, Trims Part Of Roast Video After Latter’s Veiled ThreatPressHigh reliability

Last verified: 13 September 2026

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8 July 2024

2024: Filmed confrontation with Ajaz Khan and apologies relating to earlier roasts

No legal proceedings

Ajaz Khan published a video showing himself confronting CarryMinati in a shopping centre over earlier roasts and the YouTube–TikTok dispute. CarryMinati appeared to apologise on camera, reigniting debate over the limits of roast comedy and offline pressure between internet personalities.

State of the evidence: Documented
Attribution: Directly implicated

Sources · 1

[1]
News9LiveDid CarryMinati just apologise to Ajaz Khan for roast video? Shocking twist in YouTuber vs BB7 star dramaPressMedium reliability

Last verified: 13 September 2026

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6–8 September 2021

2021: Police complaint in Delhi over allegedly obscene and degrading content towards women

Allegations

Lawyer Gaurav Gulati filed a complaint against CarryMinati at Civil Lines police station in Delhi over statements and content he considered sexually suggestive, obscene and degrading towards women. He cited several provisions of the IPC, the Indecent Representation of Women Act and the IT Act.

State of the evidence: Documented
Attribution: Accused

Sources · 1

[1]
IndiatimesLegal Trouble! Complaint Filed Against CarryMinati For 'Objectionable Content Against Women'PressHigh reliability

Last verified: 13 September 2026

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8–15 May 2020

2020: 'YouTube Vs TikTok – The End' removed by YouTube following harassment and homophobic/transphobic language allegations

No legal proceedings

CarryMinati's viral video targeting TikToker Amir Siddiqui was removed by YouTube for violating its terms of service following reports relating to harassment and cyberbullying. Campaigners and internet users also condemned insults directed at or associated with LGBT people, while his fans launched a large support campaign.

State of the evidence: Documented
Attribution: Directly implicated

Sources · 1

[1]
The Indian ExpressCarryMinati’s video removed, everything you should know about TikTok vs YouTube controversyPressHigh reliability

Last verified: 13 September 2026

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10 June 2020

2020: Kunal Kamra accuses 'Yalgaar' of reusing melody from earlier track

Civil / administrative proceedings

Comedian Kunal Kamra publicly accused CarryMinati's 'Yalgaar' of using a melody similar to an earlier track attributed to Babu Haabi and questioned YouTube about copyright. The comparison renewed debate surrounding CarryMinati's musical response to the YouTube–TikTok controversy.

State of the evidence: Alleged
Attribution: Accused

Sources · 1

[1]
The LallantopCarryMinati का Trending Song Yalgaar Plagiarized है, Kunal Kamra ने खोली पोलPressHigh reliability

Last verified: 13 September 2026

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II. Constellation of documented links

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List of documented links (3)

Karan Johar1 documented reference
- 2026: Mumbai court provisionally orders removal of content targeting Karan Johar and prohibits republication Source ↗
Rohit Sharma1 documented reference
- 2024: Virat Kohli roast triggers #ShameOnCarryMinati — clarification about scripted sketch Source ↗
Virat Kohli1 documented reference
- 2024: Virat Kohli roast triggers #ShameOnCarryMinati — clarification about scripted sketch Source ↗

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