CHANDIGARH— Popular Indian rapper and singer Badshah has been granted major legal relief by the Punjab and Haryana High Court after the Haryana Police officially withdrew the Look-Out Circular (LOC) previously issued against him. The decision came during a court hearing on Thursday, where authorities informed the bench that the artist, whose real name is Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, had successfully joined the ongoing investigation and was granted bail earlier the same morning in Panchkula. Following the police’s statement that his arrest was no longer necessary and the confirmation that the travel restrictions had been lifted, Badshah opted to withdraw his petition that had challenged the circular and sought a stay on proceedings initiated by the Haryana State Commission for Women.
The controversy centers around the Haryanvi-language track titled ‘Tateeree’ (often spelled ‘Tattiri’), which was released on March 1, 2026, and quickly became the subject of multiple police complaints. Legal action was initiated after social activists and the state women’s panel alleged that the song contained vulgar lyrics and objectionable visuals, specifically pointing to scenes featuring minor girls in school uniforms and the use of the term “Badshala” to describe a school setting. Critics argued that the track objectified women and presented a misleading image of the educational environment, leading to the registration of FIRs in both Panchkula and Jind under the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
In response to the escalating backlash, Badshah had previously issued a public apology on his social media platforms, clarifying that he never intended to disrespect the culture or women of Haryana and subsequently removed the video from YouTube and other streaming services. While the investigation into the content of the song remains active, the withdrawal of the Look-Out Circular marks a significant de-escalation in the rapper’s legal troubles, allowing him to resume his professional commitments without the immediate threat of being detained at international borders. The case has sparked a wider discussion regarding the boundaries of artistic freedom in regional music and the regulatory oversight required for digital content releases.
