Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Rajasthan HC Stays Defamation Case Against Drishti IAS Founder
Imagine someone said some things that others thought were bad about the legal system.
A lawyer got upset and filed a complaint against this person, who runs a company called Drishti IAS.
The case was in a local court, but the person asked for time off.
Then, the High Court stepped in and said the case should stop for now.
The High Court said that what was said in a private setting shouldn't be seen as defamation.
They believe the person has the right to share their thoughts.
Rajasthan High Court stayed defamation proceedings against Drishti IAS founder, Dr. Vikas Divyakirti.
The case originated from alleged defamatory statements made by Divyakirti during a lecture.
An advocate filed a defamation complaint against Divyakirti in an Ajmer court.
The Ajmer court took cognizance and summoned Divyakirti; he sought exemption.
The High Court stayed the proceedings, citing freedom of expression.
- Who
- Dr. Vikas Divyakirti, the founder of Drishti IAS, and an advocate.
- What
- Rajasthan High Court stayed defamation proceedings against Drishti IAS founder.
- When
- The Rajasthan High Court issued the stay on Wednesday, July 23.
- Where
- The case is in Rajasthan, with proceedings in Ajmer court and the High Court.
- Why
- The High Court stayed proceedings due to freedom of expression and statements being made in a closed environment.
Complainant View
Defendant View
Nature of Statements
Complainant View
Statements were defamatory.
Defendant View
Statements were made in a closed environment and do not constitute defamation.
Legal Action
Complainant View
Defamation complaint against Dr. Vikas Divyakirti should proceed.
Defendant View
Proceedings should be stayed.
- Defendant
- Dr. Vikas Divyakirti
- Plaintiff
- An advocate (unnamed in article)
- Court
- Rajasthan High Court
- Original Court
- Ajmer court
- Allegation
- Defamatory comments on legal system
- Ruling
- Proceedings stayed