Defamation Suit Filed Against Dhruv Rathee Over Lord Ram Video
A defamation suit has been filed against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in Saket Court over a controversial video regarding Lord Ram and Sita.
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee is facing legal action in Delhi following a controversial video that allegedly made disrespectful claims regarding Lord Ram and Goddess Sita. A defamation suit has been formally filed against him at the Saket Court, marking a significant escalation in a long-standing legal battle involving religious sentiments and digital content regulation.
The Core of the Controversy
The legal dispute stems from a video published by Rathee, which Supreme Court Advocate-on-Record Amita Sachdeva claims contained false assertions. According to Sachdeva, the video alleged that Lord Shri Ram and Mother Sita consumed meat and alcohol during their period of exile.
The petitioners had previously taken this matter to the Delhi High Court. Following those proceedings, the Government of India had issued a directive to YouTube to remove the content. Sachdeva noted that on July 15, 2026, the government directed the platform to take down the video, leading to the disposal of the initial petition.
Re-upload Allegations and Fresh Legal Action
The current lawsuit arises from what the petitioners describe as a deliberate attempt to circumvent previous court orders. Sachdeva explained that after the original video was removed, a three-minute segment was extracted from the original 21-minute footage and re-uploaded to the platform.
In response to this re-upload, the petitioners returned to the Delhi High Court. The High Court subsequently granted them the liberty to initiate fresh legal proceedings against Rathee. Acting on this permission, the petitioners filed a suit in the Saket Court before a District Judge, seeking:
- A formal declaration regarding the nature of the content.
- An injunction to prevent further dissemination of the clips.
- Damages for defamation caused by the allegations.
Technical Glitches Delay Court Proceedings
The hearing, which was scheduled to take place recently, faced interruptions due to digital complications. The petitioner's senior counsel, Makarand Natkar, attempted to present his arguments via video conferencing. However, persistent technical issues with the connection prevented the completion of the submissions.
Due to these unforeseen difficulties, the Learned District Judge has adjourned the matter. The case is now scheduled to be heard again on November 5, at which time the petitioners intend to present their full arguments.