The Supreme Court of India has quashed the FIR and all criminal proceedings against YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT winner Elvish Yadav in the high-profile snake venom case, giving him major legal relief, according to reports.
A bench of the apex court reportedly found that the case could not be sustained in law due to multiple procedural and legal flaws. As a result, it struck down the FIR, the chargesheet, and related trial court proceedings, effectively ending the case.
The matter dates back to November 2023, when an FIR was registered in Noida alleging Yadav’s involvement in arranging snake venom at rave parties, where it was purportedly used as an intoxicant. The case drew significant public attention because of the allegations and Yadav’s public profile.
The Supreme Court’s decision closes the criminal proceedings against him, bringing a formal end to the case. The ruling also highlights the judiciary’s scrutiny of procedural compliance in criminal matters, especially those involving high-profile figures.
While the judgment provides closure for Yadav, the broader case had already sparked discussions around illegal wildlife products and the misuse of snake venom. The legal outcome now rests on the apex court’s determination that the case could not stand on legal grounds.
