The Delhi High Court on Wednesday criticized a lawyer for referring to the term "Bhojpuri vulgarity" while arguing against the song Maniac by rapper Honey Singh. The lawyer claimed the song objectified women and demanded changes to its lyrics, but the court expressed strong disapproval of the phrasing used in the argument.

“What is this 'Bhojpuri vulgarity'? Vulgarity does not have any religion or region. It should be unqualified. Never ever say Bhojpuri vulgarity. What is this? Vulgar is vulgar. Obscene is obscene. Tomorrow you will say Delhi is vulgar. Vulgarity is vulgarity. No region," the bench, comprising Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, firmly stated.

The Chief Justice further questioned the petitioner’s counsel, asking, "Have you heard (about) Sharda Sinha? Then what is this Bhojpuri vulgarity?"

The petition claimed that Maniac promoted objectification of women, contained explicit content, and used double entendres, contributing to a culture of disrespect and sexism. The counsel argued that the song’s popularity on the internet warranted immediate action.

The bench advised the petitioner to pursue remedies through criminal law if they found the song’s lyrics objectionable. 

“We cannot issue any writ. Writs are issued against states, State instrumentality. Your matter is not in public law. It is in private law. If you are hurt from obscenity, then there is remedy under the criminal law system. Lodge an FIR or a complaint,” the court clarified.

The court further stated that the case did not fall under public law and declined to entertain the petition.

After the bench indicated it would dismiss the plea, the petitioner’s counsel opted to withdraw the petition.

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