New Delhi: A Delhi court has issued summons to YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in relation to a defamation case filed by BJP leader Suresh Karamshi Nakhua over allegations that Rathee reportedly called him a ‘violent and abusive’ troll.

District Judge Gunjan Gupta of the Saket court passed the order on July 19, reported Bar and Bench.

The court also issued notice to Rathee on the plea of Nakhua and said that the matter will be next heard on 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 ordered, reported Bar and Bench.

Nakhua, the spokesperson of the BJP in Mumbai had filed the defamation suit against Rathee alleging that in a recent video uploaded on his YouTube channel, the latter had referred to him as being part of ‘violent and abusive trolls’.

“That the Defendant No.1 [Dhruv Rathee], who in a highly provocative and incendiary video that spread like wildfire 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,” says the suit filed by Nakhua, reported Bar and Bench.

The Wire is now on WhatsApp. Follow our channel for sharp analysis and opinions on the latest developments.