In a major development in the ongoing snake venom case, the Supreme Court has stayed the trial court proceedings against popular YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner, Elvish Yadav. A Bench comprising Justices M.M. Sundresh and Joymalya Bagchi issued notices to the Uttar Pradesh government and complainant Gaurav Gupta during a hearing on Wednesday. The court was responding to Elvish’s petition challenging the chargesheet and criminal proceedings filed against him.
Elvish Yadav has been under scrutiny ever since his alleged involvement in the high-profile Noida Snake Venom case came to light. He was arrested by Noida Police in March 2024 under provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and Section 120B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code. Reports claimed that he confessed to the crime, though no official statement was ever released.
Elvish Granted Bail, Denies Allegations
Just a week after his arrest, Yadav was granted bail against two sureties of ₹50,000 each. His lawyer, Prashant Rathi, maintained his client’s innocence, stating, “He was falsely accused. No banned substance was recovered from him or his friends. That’s why the court granted bail.”
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Yadav Reflects on Jail Experience
Elvish has been candid about his brief time in jail, calling it one of the darkest periods of his life. In a YouTube vlog, he told fans, “God forbid anyone goes to jail, that’s all I would like to say.” In another video, he thanked supporters and vowed to move forward positively, saying, “Let’s start a new chapter. I am back to work.”
As the legal battle continues, the Supreme Court’s intervention offers temporary relief to the influencer, with further hearings expected in the coming weeks.
