YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has received a summons from a Delhi court about a defamation lawsuit brought by a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
A representative for the BJP’s Mumbai branch, Suresh Karamshi Nakhua, stated that Rathee had branded him a “violent and abusive” troll in a video that was posted on his YouTube channel on July 7.
On July 19, Saket Court district judge Gunjan Gupta issued an order summoning Dhruv Rathee.
In addition, the court listed the case for hearing on August 6 and gave Rathee notice of Nakhua’s request for temporary relief.
“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 said in its order.
In his plea, Nakhua alleged that Rathee “made bold and unsubstantiated claims” in a video and referred to him as being part of “violent and abusive trolls”.
He further pointed out that the allegations are without any “rhyme or reason” and have the tendency to hurt his reputation.
“That through this cunningly crafted video, a deliberate campaign to besmirch the Plaintiff’s (Suresh Karamshi Nakhua) 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.”
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