New Delhi, April 2 -- The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Central Government to take down the URLs of song Volume 1 of Honey Singh from all social media platforms and sharing platforms.

The Delhi High Court said that the song is obscene, vulgar and derogatory towards women. This cannot be allowed in the name of artistic freedom and freedom of speech and expression.

The song was released in 2006 by Honey Singh and Badshah.

Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav issued the direction to the Central Government on a petition moved by an organisation, namely Hindu Shakti Dal and others.

The high court has also issued notice to Singers Honey Singh and Badshah and listed the matter on May 7 for hearing.

The petition moved through advoca...