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A Delhi court has summoned YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in the Dhruv Rathee defamation case filed by Suresh Karamshi Nakhua, the spokesperson for the BJP’s Mumbai unit. The court’s order, issued by District Judge Gunjan Gupta on July 19, 2024, also summons Google LLC and X Corp (formerly Twitter). The hearing is set for August 6, 2024.
Defamation Claims
Nakhua’s defamation claim focuses on a video Rathee posted on July 7, 2024. The video, titled “My Reply to Godi Youtubers | Elvish Yadav | Dhruv Rathee,” referred to Nakhua as part of a group of “violent and abusive trolls.” It also suggested that Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Nakhua and other trolls at his residence. The Dhruv Rathee defamation case hinges on these allegations.
Video Impact
The video has received over 24 million views and more than 2.3 million likes. Nakhua claims the video was a deliberate attempt to harm his reputation. He says Rathee made these accusations “for no rhyme or reason.” This forms a critical part of the Dhruv Rathee defamation case.
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Damage to Reputation
Nakhua argues that Rathee’s statements have caused severe damage to his personal and professional life. The video led to widespread condemnation and ridicule. Nakhua says the false accusations have caused irreparable harm, which is central to the defamation case.
Seeking Compensation and Injunction
Nakhua is seeking Rs 20 lakhs in damages. He wants a permanent injunction against Rathee. This would stop Rathee from posting, tweeting, publishing, creating, or sharing any harmful content about Nakhua or the BJP. Nakhua also wants Rathee restrained from contacting him or his colleagues.
Additional Legal Troubles for Rathee
This is not Rathee’s only legal issue. Maharashtra’s cyber police recently registered a case against him. This case involves a post on his parody account on X. The post falsely claimed that Anjali Birla, daughter of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, cleared the UPSC exam without taking the test. This post has been criticized for spreading misinformation.
This case shows the growing scrutiny of content creators. It highlights the impact of online statements and the responsibility that comes with a large following. The hearing on August 6 will be an important moment in the Dhruv Rathee defamation case.