New Delhi: A Gurugram court has deferred the hearing in the Elvish Yadav case until March 28. The case pertains to the use of rare species of snakes in the music videos of singer Elvish Yadav.
In a confidential letter to the court, the complainant, PFA member Saurabh Gupta, has expressed fear for his life. He has requested the court to ensure his safety by providing him with police protection.
The court was scheduled to hear the case today and the Gurugram Police was to submit a status report. However, the hearing was adjourned for later this month.
Gupta had filed a complaint against Yadav and Fazilpuria, alleging that they had illegally used rare species of snakes in their music videos. He had also alleged that they had not obtained permission from the Animal Welfare Board, the district administration, or the Forest Department to shoot the videos.
The court issued a notice to Yadav and Fazilpuria, and directed the Gurugram Police to investigate the matter. The police have registered a case against Yadav and Fazilpuria under the Wildlife Protection Act.
The next hearing in the case will be held on March 28.
About Elvish Yadav
Yadav is a popular singer who has released several music videos. His videos often feature exotic animals, including snakes. He is known for his Haryanvi songs, which often feature themes of love, friendship, and patriotism.
Elvish Yadav also participated in the Salman Khan hosted celebrity reality show 'Bigg Boss OTT 2' as a wildcard contestant and lifted the trophy by defeating popular YouTuber Abhishek Malhan in the finale.
In January 2023, Yadav released a music video for his song "Gharwali". The video featured several scenes in which Yadav and other dancers were seen interacting with snakes.
The video soon went viral, but it also drew criticism from animal rights activists.