Former Indian cricketer and actor Yograj Singh He has moved the court to seek anticipatory bail after registering an FIR at Sector 36 police station in Chandigarh for alleged misogynistic and derogatory remarks in the web series “Lukkhe”. Let’s learn about it in detail.According to a report by The Tribune, Yograj Singh has moved the court seeking anticipatory bail. The report also states that the court has sent notices to the state and has asked for an answer by May 20.
FIR was filed against Yograj Singh over misogynistic statements
Controversy erupted when a 17-second clip from the Hindi web series ‘Lukkhe’ released on May 8, 2026 went viral on social media. In the clip, Yograj Singh’s character, identified as ‘Walia Sahab’, says that a woman’s place is supposedly “in the kitchen by day and for intimacy by night” while talking to a female police character.The FIR was registered under Section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which covers acts of outrage on the modesty of a woman, and Section 62-A of the Information Technology Act, 2000.The complaint was filed by District Bar Association treasurer and advocate Ujjwal Bhasin along with advocate Jatin Verma. Bhasin alleged that the interviews were aimed at women who work outside the home while managing household responsibilities. The statesmanSpeaking to IANS, Bhasin said, “I have also appealed to the Women’s Commission to take action against her as the statement speaks not only to the women of Chandigarh but also to all women across the country who leave their homes to earn their bread and butter.”He also added: “I don’t think anyone will consider him as his idol from now on. Even young people will stop coming to train with him. Their mothers won’t send him after hearing the remarks.”The complainant has objected to the serial’s use of Chandigarh Police uniform and a female character named ‘Gurbani’, a term with religious significance in Sikhism.
Punjab Women’s Commission takes his motu cognition
The Punjab State Commission for Women issued a notice to Yograj Singh and questioned him through a Punjab Police headquarters. Committee chairman Raj Lali Gill said the body had looked into media reports about the “objectionable statements” in the web series and to investigate and send an action report to the Punjab Police. Gill also confirmed that he would meet the Punjab Director General of Police to ensure that appropriate action is taken.
There is no response from Yograj Singh or the creators of “Lukkhe”.
No response was issued from Yograj Singh. Neither the makers of Lukkhe nor the actor have issued an official statement regarding the allegations.Yograj Singh has steered the debate over several public statements, including allegations against MS Dhoni in September 2024 and remarks about Kapil Dev in January 2025.The next matter is expected to be heard on May 20, when the state is scheduled to file its response to the anticipatory bail application.
