Delhi Court Summons YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in Defamation Case Filed by BJP Leader Suresh Karamshi Nakhua
A Delhi court has summoned YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in a defamation case filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suresh Karamshi Nakhua. The case arose after Rathee allegedly referred to Nakhua as a “violent and abusive” troll in a video uploaded to his YouTube channel.
The order was issued by District Judge Gunjan Gupta of the Saket Court on July 19, 2024. The court also issued notice to Rathee on Nakhua’s plea for interim relief, scheduling the next hearing for August 6, 2024.
“Issue summons of the suit and notice of the application u/o 39 Rule 1 and 2 CPC to the defendants, subject to steps by all modes i.e. PF & RC/Speed Post/ Approved Courier including electronic mode for 06.08.2024. Process be also given dasti, as prayed,” the court ordered.
Advocates Raghav Awasthi and Mukesh Sharma are representing Nakhua in the case.
The controversy stems from a video titled “My Reply to Godi Youtubers | Elvish Yadav | Dhruv Rathee” that Rathee uploaded to his YouTube channel on July 7, 2024. In the video, Rathee allegedly called Nakhua part of “violent and abusive trolls,” which Nakhua claims is baseless and damaging to his reputation.
Nakhua, who serves as the spokesperson for the BJP’s Mumbai unit, argued that Rathee’s accusations were made “without any rhyme or reason” and were intended to harm his reputation.
“The Defendant No.1 [Dhruv Rathee], who in a highly provocative and incendiary video that spread like wildfire across digital platforms, made bold and unsubstantiated claims against the Plaintiff. The insidious intent behind this video lies in its unfounded insinuation that the Plaintiff is somehow linked to violent and abusive troll activities,” the suit contended.
Nakhua asserted that Rathee’s video led to widespread condemnation and ridicule against him.
“Through this cunningly crafted video, a deliberate campaign to besmirch the Plaintiff’s integrity and reputation is apparent, as baseless accusations and malicious connections are artfully insinuated. The primary creator of this video that is Plaintiff seeks not only to cast doubt on the Plaintiff’s character but also to tarnish his hard-earned standing in society, planting seeds of suspicion and mistrust that can have far-reaching consequences. The repercussions of such false allegations are manifold, extending well beyond the realm of the video itself to irrevocably impact both the personal and professional domains of the Plaintiff, leaving scars that may never fully heal,” the suit argued.
(With inputs from agency)
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