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Yo Yo Honey Singh denies performing ‘Vol.1’ at 2025 Delhi concert before Delhi HC
In a Delhi High Court hearing, Yo Yo Honey Singh denied singing the 2006 track Vol.1 and any performance at the 2025 Delhi concert in front of about 50,000 people. The court had earlier ordered the removal of Vol.1 from online platforms, calling it vulgar, and a petition by Hindu Shakti Dal seeks broader removal. The court listed further proceedings for May 19, 2026.
Why It Matters
The case highlights legal action to police online content and celebrity accountability for works associated with artists, alongside enforcement of platform removals.
Timeline
6 Events
Court lists petition for hearing on May 19 (noted on May 7, 2026)
May 7, 2026
The court listed the Hindu Shakti Dal petition for hearing on May 19, 2026.
Honey Singh denies singing Vol.1 in court (May 7, 2026)
May 7, 2026
In the Delhi High Court, Honey denied that he sang Vol.1 or performed it at the 2025 Delhi concert, stating there should be video footage if it had occurred.
Delhi High Court orders removal of Vol.1 from platforms (vulgar/derogatory)
April 2, 2026
The court ordered the removal of Vol.1 from online platforms, calling it vulgar and derogatory.
Alleged performance at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on March 1, 2025
March 1, 2025
The petition alleges Honey sang a few verses of Vol.1 at a Delhi concert at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on March 1, 2025.
Honey Singh denies singing Vol.1 on Raj Shamani podcast (2023)
2023
On Raj Shamani’s podcast in 2023, Honey denies ever singing Vol.1.
Vol.1 reportedly released by Honey and Badshah under Mafia Mundeer (2006)
2006
Vol.1 is an alleged release by Honey and Badshah under the Mafia Mundeer collaboration in 2006.