Honey Singh Summoned By Maharashtra Cyber Over Alleged Objectionable Concert Remarks

Rapper and singer Hirdesh Singh, better known as Yo Yo Honey Singh, has sought additional time to appear before Maharashtra Cyber.

After failing to turn up for questioning on Monday in connection with a complaint over allegedly objectionable remarks made during a concert.

Honey Singh had been summoned by Maharashtra Cyber to record his statement as part of an ongoing inquiry. However, he did not appear before the investigating officials on the scheduled date and has instead requested more time to comply with the summons.

Why Was Honey Singh Summoned?

The Maharashtra Cyber action follows a complaint concerning remarks allegedly made by the singer during a concert. The complainant approached the authorities over the comments, following which the cyber agency issued a summons asking Honey Singh to appear for questioning.

The investigation is currently underway, and further action will depend on the findings of the authorities.

Honey Singh Has Faced Controversy Before

This is not the first time Honey Singh has faced legal scrutiny over the content of his music and performances.

Earlier this year, the Delhi High Court dealt with a petition filed by Hindu Shakti Dal, which alleged that the singer had performed objectionable lines from one of his songs during a concert at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Delhi on March 1, 2025.

During a hearing on April 2, the Delhi High Court directed the Centre to remove URLs related to Honey Singh’s song Volume 1 from social media and file-sharing platforms.

The court observed that the song was allegedly obscene, vulgar and derogatory towards women, and said such content could not be justified in the name of artistic freedom or freedom of speech and expression.

Petitioner’s Argument

Advocate Rupali Panwar, appearing in the matter, argued that the song was readily available on social media platforms and could be accessed by young children. She sought its removal from platforms including YouTube and other file-sharing services, citing concerns over its alleged impact on minors.

The petition also claimed that Volume 1, released in 2006 by Honey Singh and Badshah, contained objectionable lyrics and that Honey Singh had performed two lines from the song at the 2025 Delhi concert.

The latest Maharashtra Cyber summons is a separate matter and relates to the alleged remarks made during a concert. Honey Singh’s decision to seek more time means the inquiry is set to continue, with his statement still awaited.