Former Indian cricketer and actor Yograj Singh has approached a court seeking anticipatory bail following the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against him at Chandigarh's Sector 36 police station. The FIR pertains to allegedly derogatory and misogynistic remarks made in the web series 'Lukkhe'. This article provides a detailed overview of the case.
Details of the Anticipatory Bail Plea
According to a report by The Tribune, Yograj Singh has moved the court seeking pre-arrest bail. The court has issued notices to the state authorities and has requested a response by May 20. The matter is expected to be heard on that date.
FIR Filed Over Misogynistic Statements
The controversy erupted after a 17-second clip from 'Lukkhe', a Hindi web series released on May 8, 2026, went viral on social media. In the clip, Yograj Singh's character, identified as 'Walia Sahab', allegedly states that a woman's place is "at the stove during the day and for intimacy at night" while speaking to a female police officer character.
The FIR has been registered under Section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which covers acts intended to insult 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 dialogues targeted women who work outside their homes while also managing domestic responsibilities. Speaking to IANS, Bhasin said, "I have also appealed to the Women's Commission to take suo motu action against him because the statement points not only to the women of Chandigarh but also to all those women across the country who leave home to earn bread and butter." He further added, "I don't think anyone will consider him as their idol from now on. Youngsters will also stop coming to him for coaching. Their mothers won't send them to him after listening to the remark."
The complainant has also objected to the use of a Chandigarh Police uniform in the series and to a female character being named 'Gurbani', a term of religious significance in Sikhism.
Punjab Women's Commission Takes Suo Motu Cognisance
The Punjab State Women's Commission has issued a notice to Yograj Singh and has sought an inquiry through a senior officer of the Punjab Police Headquarters. Commission Chairperson Raj Lali Gill stated that the body had reviewed media reports regarding "objectionable statements" in the web series and directed Punjab Police to investigate and submit an action taken report. Gill also confirmed she would meet the Punjab Director General of Police to ensure appropriate action is taken.
No Response from Yograj Singh or Makers of 'Lukkhe'
As of now, no response has been issued by Yograj Singh or the makers of 'Lukkhe' regarding the allegations. Neither the actor nor the production team has put out any official statement.
Previous Controversies Involving Yograj Singh
Yograj Singh has previously courted controversy over several public statements, including allegations against MS Dhoni in September 2024 and remarks about Kapil Dev in January 2025.
The matter is next expected to be heard on May 20, when the state is scheduled to file its reply on the anticipatory bail application.
