The defamation Khan Sir NEET star teachers dispute erupted into a full courtroom battle on June 9, 2026, when the Delhi High Court issued formal notice to multiple defendants in a Rs 2 crore civil defamation suit.
According to LiveLaw, the vacation bench of Justice Neena Bansal Krishna heard the matter filed by Aaj Tak Managing Editor Anjana Om Kashyap and TV Today Network, declining to grant any interim injunction at this stage and listing the case for June 17, 2026.
Background: Defamation Khan Sir NEET Star Teachers
The controversy traces directly to May 29, 2026, when Anjana Om Kashyap hosted a live debate on Aaj Tak about the NEET examination system, during which she allegedly criticized online educators as ‘frauds.’
As reported by Bar & Bench, what followed was an alleged coordinated online campaign from May 30 to June 4, 2026, targeting Kashyap and TV Today Network across YouTube, Meta, and X (formerly Twitter).
- The plaintiffs claim 18 pieces of social media content were posted by 8 defendants across different platforms, per LiveLaw and Sunday Guardian Live.
- The suit alleges defendants used terms such as ‘bikau patrakar’ (sold-out journalist), ‘chatukar’ (sycophant), ‘dalaali’ (brokerage), and ‘fake news ki dukaan’ against Kashyap.
- The suit further alleges that content involving Kashyap’s children was posted, including the alleged disclosure of the name of the school attended by her child, according to LiveLaw and Newslaundry.
The named defendants are Faisal Khan (Khan Sir), educators Abhinay Sharma, Babita Tyagi, Arvind Bhadauriya, and Manish Yadav, X account users SamKhasa and Abhimanyu1305, and 4PM News Networks Private Limited, as confirmed by LiveLaw.
The suit, styled as Anjana Om Kashyap & Anr v. Faisal Khan & Ors, seeks removal of the allegedly defamatory material from YouTube, Meta, and X, in addition to Rs 2 crore in damages.
Khan Sir — a Bihar-based educator and YouTuber with a large student following — is simultaneously facing a separate criminal controversy in Patna related to an incident outside his coaching institute, Khan Global Studies, on June 2, 2026.
What the Court Said
Justice Neena Bansal Krishna, sitting as a vacation bench of the Delhi High Court on June 9, 2026, issued notice to all defendants and directed that notice be served through all permissible modes, noting that several defendants’ counsel had already appeared, per LiveLaw and India Legal.
The court declined to grant any interim injunction, indicating it would hear all parties before passing any such order. However, Justice Krishna made a pointed oral observation:
“It is settled law that if it is derogatory, it has to be (taken down)…you have right to say whatever you want to but if it is prima facie derogatory, it has to be pulled down.” — Justice Neena Bansal Krishna (oral observation, per LiveLaw)
The court also directed: “Let notice be issued to others as well through all permissible modes,” as reported by LiveLaw from the court order excerpt.
Defendants raised a significant preliminary objection. Advocate Rakesh Malhotra, counsel for defendants 4–6, argued that “They should have filed different suits,” contending that multiple distinct causes of action against several defendants had been improperly bundled into a single suit, according to Newslaundry and LiveLaw.
The court did not rule on the maintainability objection at this stage, instead listing the matter for a full hearing on June 17, 2026, as confirmed by LiveLaw, Lawbeat, and Newslaundry.
What It Means for You
This case spotlights a growing tension between mainstream media figures and the massive online educator community that has flourished around competitive exam preparation in India, particularly around NEET.
The court’s refusal to grant an interim takedown order — despite the judge’s pointed oral remarks about derogatory content — means all 18 pieces of disputed content remain publicly accessible until at least June 17, 2026, when the court hears all parties.
The maintainability objection raised by defendants could prove consequential: if the court agrees that distinct causes of action were improperly clubbed, the plaintiffs may be required to file separate suits, adding time and complexity to the proceedings.
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Who filed the defamation suit against Khan Sir in the Delhi High Court?
Anjana Om Kashyap, Managing Editor of Aaj Tak, and TV Today Network filed the Rs 2 crore civil defamation suit against Faisal Khan (Khan Sir) and others in the Delhi High Court, as confirmed by LiveLaw and Bar & Bench.
What was the outcome of the June 9, 2026 hearing?
Justice Neena Bansal Krishna of the Delhi High Court issued notice to all defendants on June 9, 2026, directed service through all permissible modes, but refused to grant any interim injunction. The matter was listed for the next hearing on June 17, 2026, per LiveLaw and Lawbeat.
What derogatory terms does the suit allege were used against Anjana Om Kashyap?
According to LiveLaw and Lawbeat, the suit alleges defendants used terms including ‘bikau patrakar’ (sold-out journalist), ‘chatukar’ (sycophant), ‘dalaali’ (brokerage), and ‘fake news ki dukaan’ against Kashyap and TV Today Network during the alleged campaign between May 30 and June 4, 2026.
Final Thoughts on Defamation Khan Sir NEET Star Teachers
The defamation Khan Sir NEET star teachers case is at an early but closely watched stage: notice has been issued, interim relief denied, and a critical maintainability challenge is pending before the Delhi High Court.
With the next date set for June 17, 2026, all eyes will be on whether the court addresses the bundled-suit objection and what direction the bench takes on the interim injunction application after hearing all parties.
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