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Delhi Police seek Google details in Dhruv Rathee video probe
Delhi Police are investigating a complaint about a video made by YouTuber Dhruv Rathee.
The complaint says the video made offensive claims about revered Hindu figures.
The complainant also says it misrepresented Hindu scriptures and could create religious tension.
Police asked Google and YouTube for information about the video and the account connected to it.
The companies asked the police for more details about the investigation.
A committee later ordered the video removed.
Google and YouTube then restricted access to the video in India.
Police have not finished their investigation and will report back to the court.
Delhi Police told a Delhi court that their inquiry into a complaint against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee remains ongoing.
Police are seeking electronic evidence and account details from Google and YouTube concerning the video.
The complainant alleged that the video distorted Hindu scriptures, insulted Sanatan Dharma and promoted communal disharmony.
The Grievance Appellate Committee ordered the video removed, and Google/YouTube later restricted access to it within India.
Police said they will submit a final status report after receiving and examining the requested platform information.
- Who
- Delhi Police, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, complainant Amita Sachdeva, Google and YouTube, and the Delhi court.
- What
- Police are investigating a complaint alleging that Rathee’s video made derogatory statements about Hindu figures and are seeking information from Google and YouTube.
- Where
- The proceedings involve a Delhi court and the Delhi High Court; access to the video was restricted within India.
- When
- The complaint was filed on March 22, 2026; the police gave the latest status to the court on Thursday. Related orders were issued on July 3, July 15 and August 11.
- Why
- Police say they need electronic evidence and account details from Google and YouTube before completing the inquiry and filing a final status report.
Complainant’s allegations
Police inquiry status
Whether the video violated religious sentiments
Complainant’s allegations
Amita Sachdeva alleged that the video distorted Hindu scriptures, insulted Sanatan Dharma and made false or malicious claims about figures including Lord Ram and Sita.
Police inquiry status
Police reported that the video allegedly contained derogatory and offensive statements, but said the inquiry is still underway and that a final status report has not yet been filed.
Video availability
Complainant’s allegations
The Grievance Appellate Committee ordered the video removed after considering the appeal.
Police inquiry status
The Delhi High Court recorded that Google/YouTube subsequently restricted access to the video within India; police are still awaiting platform information for their inquiry.
Key facts
- Complaint filed
- March 22, 2026, by Amita Sachdeva
- Subject of inquiry
- A Dhruv Rathee video concerning revered Hindu figures
- Information sought
- Electronic evidence and account details from Google and YouTube
- Committee action
- The Grievance Appellate Committee directed that the video be removed on July 15
- Current video access
- Google/YouTube subsequently restricted access within India
- Police position
- The inquiry remains underway and a final report is pending
Sources
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