New Delhi, Mar 19 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Thursday quashed the criminal proceedings against YouTuber Elvish Yadav in a case alleging the use of snake venom in video shoots and involvement in rave parties where drugs were consumed.
The Bench, comprising Justices MM Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh, said the substance in question was not covered under the statutory schedule. It took note of the argument that no recovery had been made from Yadav himself, with the charge sheet only alleging that he placed orders through an associate.
The Bench said the FIR could not stand scrutiny on these legal grounds. The court ordered that the proceedings be quashed. However, it clarified that it had not examined the underlying allegations on the merits.
The Court granted liberty to the competent authority to initiate appropriate proceedings in accordance with law, including by filing a proper complaint under Section 55 of the Wildlife Protection Act.
