A Delhi court on Saturday issued bailable warrants against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in a 2018 defamation case against him over a video he posted on his channel. The case was filed by Vikas Sanskrityayan over Rathee's video titled 'BJP IT Cell Part II'.
The court has listed the matter for further proceedings on October 31 (Hindustan Times)
{{^htLoading}} {{/htLoading}}
Judicial Magistrate First Class South East Rahul Jain issued the fresh warrants on Saturday after the court was informed that Rathee's house was found to be locked during an attempt to serve an earlier summons notice, Bar and Bench reported.
{{^usCountry}}{{/usCountry}}
The court has listed the matter for further proceedings on October 31, while a detailed order is awaited.
What is the case against Rathee?
The case pertains to a complaint filed by Sanskrityayan, which alleges that Rathee posted a video which was allegedly defamatory in nature. The complaint alleges that the video was published and circulated by Rathee made several false allegations against the complainant, according to Bar and Bench.
The judge had, earlier this week, issued fresh summons to Rathee after the complainant had moved an application seeking preponement of the matter, which had earlier been listed for November 20.
{{^htLoading}} {{/htLoading}}
{{^usCountry}}
The preponement was sought on the ground that Rathee, who lives in Germany, was currently in India for the protests against Chief Election Commissioner and the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise.
{{/usCountry}}
{{#usCountry}}
The preponement was sought on the ground that Rathee, who lives in Germany, was currently in India for the protests against Chief Election Commissioner and the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise.
{{/usCountry}}
Advocate Samaksh Sharma, appearing for the complainant, had submitted that Rathee ordinarily resides in Austria and had come to India for the Cockroach Janta Party protest. The court then noted that Rathee had initially been summoned in the matter in 2019, PTI news agency reported
The fresh summons was issued on October 12, with the court directing them to be served to Rathee at his residence in Gurugram, Haryana.
Arya Mishra is a Content Producer at Hindustan Times, based in New Delhi, and a key member of the digital news team focusing on urgent breaking developments across India and the world. With a sharp editorial instinct and strong reporting skills, Arya covers high-impact crime incidents, public safety and justice issues, political developments, education policy and international affairs, consistently delivering clear, accurate and timely journalism. Her recent reporting highlights include detailed coverage of serious criminal cases, politics as well as analyses of national education reforms and international diplomatic moves. On the world news front, she has written about global trade policy changes and security developments, including tariff shifts by the United States and strategic counter-terrorism strategies being rolled out by Ministry of Home Affairs. Arya thrives in fast-paced environments – running live blogs, crafting in-depth explainers and real-time news coverage that keeps readers informed as stories evolve. Before joining Hindustan Times, she was a part of The Indian Express online team. Outside the newsroom, she is an avid reader, with a love for thriller and suspense fiction, and enjoys music as a way to unwind. With more than three years of experience in dynamic newsrooms, Arya brings curiosity, clarity and commitment to every story she covers.
Get Latest News, breaking headlines, and top India News, and today real-time updates from across the nation. Stay informed on politics, government policies, crime, Today Weather, and major developments on Hindustan Times
Get Latest News, breaking headlines, and top India News, and today real-time updates from across the nation. Stay informed on politics, government policies, crime, Today Weather, and major developments on Hindustan Times
Home/India News/Delhi court issues fresh bailable warrant against Dhruv Rathee in 2018 defamation case over YouTube video
{{^htLoading}}
Advertisement
{{/htLoading}}
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
{{#usCountry}}{{/usCountry}}
Notifications
Get breaking alerts directly from the newsroom
Notifications are on!You'll be notified when news breaks
