Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh, while appearing at a hearing at the Delhi High Court (HC) on Thursday, told the bench that he did not sing the controversial song, ‘Volume 1’ during a concert held in 2025 in the national capital, amid an ongoing legal battle over the track’s alleged vulgar and misogynistic content. 

He made the submission before Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, who directed the artist to file an affidavit placing his stand on record. 

Plea seeks complete removal of song

The case dates back to a plea filed by Hindu Shakti Dal recently, which has sought the removal of the track from all online platforms. The outfit argued that the song is still being circulated widely on YouTube by means of multiple accounts, garnering millions of views despite its controversial nature. 

Further, the petition alleged that portions of the song were performed by the rapper at a concert held on March 1, 2025, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Delhi. 

“No evidence of performance”: Counsel

Appearing for the singer, senior advocate Rajshekhar Rao refuted the claims, saying that Honey Singh neither performed the track nor endorsed it during the event in question. The counsel submitted, “This stigma must go. This is not mine,” questioning the absence of any audio or video evidence from a concert which saw a huge footfall. The court noted the argument and directed the singer to file an affidavit, clarifying that no such performance unfolded, so that the dispute could be resolved. 

Delhi HC already ordered to take down song

Notably, in April 2026, the Delhi HC had issued orders to immediately take down Volume 1 from all online platforms. It was released nearly two decades ago, under the collaboration ‘Mafia Mundeer,’ involving Honey Singh and Badshah. 

The court underscored that the song was ‘grossly vulgar, obscene and derogatory towards women,’ warning that such content cannot be justified under the protection of artistic freedom, particularly as it was accessible to minors too. 

The court has scheduled the next hearing in the case for May 19, 2026, when Singh’s submitted affidavit will be examined to determine the veracity of the allegations.