A Delhi court has issued summons to YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in a defamation case filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suresh Karamshi Nakhua. The case stems from a video Rathee uploaded to his YouTube channel in which he allegedly referred to Nakhua as a “violent and abusive” troll.
Court Proceedings
District Judge Gunjan Gupta of the Saket Court passed the order on July 19, 2024. The court also issued a notice to Rathee on Nakhua’s plea for interim relief. The matter is scheduled to be heard next on 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 represented Nakhua in the case.
Allegations
The controversy began when Rathee uploaded a video titled “My Reply to Godi Youtubers | Elvish Yadav | Dhruv Rathee” on his YouTube channel on July 7, 2024. In the video, Rathee allegedly referred to Nakhua as being part of “violent and abusive trolls.” Nakhua, the spokesperson for the Mumbai unit of the BJP, claimed that these allegations were baseless and damaging to his reputation.
“That 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 argued.
Impact on Reputation
Nakhua stated that Rathee’s allegations had led to widespread condemnation and ridicule. He argued that the video was part of a deliberate campaign to tarnish his reputation and integrity.
“That 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 seek not only to cast doubt on the Plaintiff’s character but also to tarnish his hard-earned standing in society, has planted 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.”
Next Steps
Dhruv Rathee is required to appear before the court on August 6, 2024, to address the allegations. The case will determine whether there is sufficient merit to proceed to trial.
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