Delhi court issues bailable warrants against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in 2018 defamation case
A Delhi court has issued bailable warrants against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in a 2018 defamation case filed by a BJP IT Cell member. The warrant was issued after authorities failed to serve summons to the influencer at his residence.
Why it matters
The case highlights the ongoing legal tensions between political figures and social media influencers regarding online content and defamation laws.
Delhi court issues bailable warrants against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in 2018 defamation case left The Delhi court has listed the matter for further proceedings on October 31, 2026. File. Shashi Shekhar Kashyap Shashi Shekhar Kashyap https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/759eji/article71595662.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/DHRUV%20RATHEE%20PC%2012.jpeg SHASHI SHEKHAR KASHYAP New Delhi: 11/10/2026: Dhruv Rathee, Indian Influencer and activist, addresses a press conference in New Delhi on October 11, 2026.Photo by: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap/ The Hindu The development comes days after the court issued fresh summons to Dhruv Rathee on October 12, noting that the complainant had been trying to serve him for several years New Delhi A Delhi court on Saturday (October 17, 2026) issued bailable warrants against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in a 2018 defamation case filed by a BJP IT Cell member after a process server reported that his house was locked while attempting to serve a summons notice.
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