Dhruv Rathee Calls Mumbai BJP Leader 'Violent, Abusive Troll', Delhi Court Summons YouTuber In Defamation Case

A Delhi court has summoned YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in a defamation case filed by a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, according to a report from Hindustan Times.

Suresh Karamshi Nakhua, a spokesperson for the Mumbai unit of the BJP has asserted that Rathee termed him a “violent and abusive” troll in a video uploaded on his YouTube channel on 7 July.

The order to summon Rathee was passed by District Judge Gunjan Gupta of the Saket Court on 19 July.

The court also issued notice to Rathee on Nakhua's plea for interim relief, scheduling a hearing for 6 August.

He argued that these allegations were without any basis and have the potential to damage his reputation.

Nakhua stated, "Through this cunningly crafted video, a deliberate campaign to besmirch the Plaintiff's (Suresh Karamshi Nakhua) integrity and reputation is apparent. Baseless accusations and malicious connections are artfully insinuated."

"The primary creator of this video aims not only to cast doubt on the Plaintiff's character but also to tarnish his hard-earned standing in society. These false allegations have far-reaching consequences, impacting both the personal and professional domains of the Plaintiff, leaving scars that may never fully heal," Nakhua further added.