Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Delhi HC Orders Removal of Abusive Posts Against PhysicsWallah
The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of abusive social media posts made by a former employee, Nikhil Kumar Singh, against the online education platform PhysicsWallah.
The court issued an interim injunction after PhysicsWallah filed a defamation suit seeking Rs 2 crore in compensation.
The former employee had allegedly called PhysicsWallah a scam and made derogatory comments.
The court gave Singh 30 days to file written submissions and two weeks to reply to the interim injunction application.
PhysicsWallah also alleges trademark infringement.
The court criticized Singh for his abusive posts and warned of strong observations if the posts are not removed.
Delhi High Court ordered the removal of abusive social media posts against PhysicsWallah by former employee Nikhil Kumar Singh.
PhysicsWallah filed a defamation suit seeking Rs 2 crore in compensation and alleging trademark infringement.
Justice Jyoti Singh criticized Singh for his abusive posts and warned of strong observations if the posts are not removed.
The court gave Singh 30 days to file written submissions and two weeks to reply to the interim injunction application.
PhysicsWallah's lawyer, Amit Sibal, argued that the posts were grossly defamatory and infringed on the platform's trademark.
- Who
- PhysicsWallah (plaintiff) and Nikhil Kumar Singh (defendant)
- What
- Defamation case and removal of abusive social media posts
- When
- January 23, 2024
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- PhysicsWallah filed a defamation suit against its former employee for abusive posts and alleged trademark infringement
- Plaintiff
- PhysicsWallah
- Defendant
- Nikhil Kumar Singh
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Judge
- Justice Jyoti Singh
- Compensation Sought
- Rs 2 crore
- Allegations
- Defamation, trademark infringement
- Time for Submissions
- 30 days for written submissions, 2 weeks for reply to interim injunction