BJP Leader's Defamation Case: Delhi Court Summons Dhruv Rathee (image:youtube.com/@DhruvRathee)

A Delhi Court on Wednesday issued summons to YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and two others after BJP spokesperson filed defamation case for allegedly referring to him as a ‘violent and abusive troll’.

As per the petition by Suresh Nakhua, the party’s Mumbai unit spokesperson, Dhruv Rathee uploaded a video from his YouTube channel titled “My Reply to Godi YouTubers| Elvish Yadav | Dhruv Rathee” where he stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had hosted violent and abusive trolls like Suresh Nakhua, Ankit Jain, and Tajinder Bagga at his official residence. Along with Dhruv Rathee, Nakhua lodged suit against Google LLC and X Corp.

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The video has received more than 24 million views and over 2.3. million likes so far. The video was intended to bring down his reputation, the complainant adds.

“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 Bar and Bench quotes as the Court is saying. The defamatory statements made by Rathee posed irrevocable harm to both his personal and professional life.

BJP spokesperson sought permanent injunction against YouTuber and restraining him from posting, tweeting, publishing, creating or sharing any derogatory and harmful material on online/offline platform regarding him or the party, the Hindustan Times reports. He also seeks Rs. 20 lakhs in damages from Rathee for defamation caused to him.

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The Court stated that the matter will be next heard on August 6.