The National Commission for Women (NCW) has summoned singer Badshah, directors Mahi and Joban Sandhu, and producer Hiten over alleged obscenity and vulgarity in his Haryanvi song "Tateeree." The content is said to violate the IT Act, Indecent Representation of Women Act, and legal provisions. Failure to appear may invite legal action.

New Delhi: The National Commission for Women has summoned singer Badshah and others over obscenity and vulgarity in his Haryanvi track "Tateeree".

In a statement, the Commission said the content of the song prima facie appears to be objectionable and violative of provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Information Technology Act and the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986.

"The National Commission for Women, in exercise of its powers under the NCW Act, 1990, has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports alleging obscenity and vulgarity in the song 'Tattiri / Tatihari'," the statement said.

The NCW said it has also summoned directors Mahi Sandhu and Joban Sandhu, and producer Hiten to appear before it on March 25.