Decide plea against Dhruv Rathee’s video on Hindu deities within 15 days: Delhi HC to Centre
The Delhi High Court has ordered the government's Grievance Appellate Committee to decide within 15 days on a petition seeking the removal of a YouTube video by Dhruv Rathee. The petitioner alleges the video contains offensive and false claims regarding Hindu deities, potentially inciting communal disharmony.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing tension between digital content creators, platform accountability, and judicial intervention regarding religious sensitivity and online speech in India.
The Delhi High Court on Friday (July 3, 2026) directed the Centre’s Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC) to decide within 15 days an appeal seeking the removal of YouTuber Dhruv Rathee’s video titled “Can Hindus Eat BEEF? | Kerala Story 2 EXPOSED”.
The report provides a balanced account of the court's procedural order and the arguments presented by both the petitioner and the platform's counsel.
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