Delhi court summons YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in defamation Case filed by BJP spokesperson
A defamation suit filed by Suresh Karamshi Nakhua, a Spokesperson of the BJP
Saket Court of Delhi has issued a summon to YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and others on a defamation suit filed by Suresh Karamshi Nakhua, a Spokesperson of the Bhartiya Janata Party Mumbai unit for allegedly referring to him as a violent and abusive troll.
Rathi, who is known for making critical videos against the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had allegedly referred to Suresh Karamshi Nakhua, the spokesperson, as a violent and abusive troll.
The District Judge Gunjan Gupta of Saket Court issued summons to Rathi as well as social media intermediaries for August 6.
“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.