### Delhi Court Summons YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in Defamation Case Filed by BJP Leader Suresh Karamshi Nakhua
A Delhi court has issued a summons to YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in connection with a defamation lawsuit filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suresh Karamshi Nakhua. The lawsuit arises from Rathee's alleged characterization of Nakhua as a "violent and abusive" troll.
District Judge Gunjan Gupta of the Saket Court issued the order on July 19, with the next hearing scheduled for August 6.
"Issue summons of the suit and notice of the application under Order 39 Rules 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," stated the court order.
Nakhua's legal representatives, Advocates Raghav Awasthi and Mukesh Sharma, appeared on his behalf.
The case stems from a video uploaded by Rathee on his YouTube channel on July 7, 2024, titled “My Reply to Godi Youtubers | Elvish Yadav | Dhruv Rathee.”
Nakhua, who serves as the spokesperson for the BJP's Mumbai unit, claims that Rathee's video falsely labeled him as part of "violent and abusive trolls," a statement he asserts is baseless and damaging to his reputation.
“The Defendant No.1 [Dhruv Rathee], in a highly provocative and incendiary video that rapidly spread across digital platforms, made bold and unsubstantiated claims against the Plaintiff. The insidious intent behind this video lies in its unfounded insinuation that the Plaintiff is somehow linked to violent and abusive troll activities,” the lawsuit contends.
Nakhua argues that Rathee’s allegations have subjected him to widespread condemnation and ridicule.
“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 primary creator of this video seeks not only to cast doubt on the Plaintiff's character but also to tarnish his hard-earned standing in society, planting 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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