Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Rajasthan High Court Halts Defamation Case Against Divyakirti
The Rajasthan High Court has paused a case against Vikas Divyakirti, the founder of Drishti IAS, regarding accusations of defamation.
An advocate in Ajmer filed a complaint about comments Divyakirti made.
The court in Ajmer had asked him to appear, but he appealed.
The High Court stopped the case, stating that his statements, made in a closed setting, are not defamation and are protected by his right to express his opinions.
Rajasthan High Court stayed proceedings in a defamation case against Drishti IAS founder Vikas Divyakirti.
The defamation case was filed in an Ajmer court.
The complaint was over Divyakirti's alleged defamatory comments on the legal system and judiciary.
Divyakirti sought dismissal of the defamation complaint.
The High Court stayed the proceedings, citing his right to express opinions.
- Who
- Vikas Divyakirti (Drishti IAS founder) and an advocate.
- What
- Rajasthan High Court stayed a defamation case against Vikas Divyakirti.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Rajasthan High Court, Ajmer court.
- Why
- Divyakirti's comments on the legal system and judiciary, and his claim of expressing his opinions.
Accuser
Accused
Defamatory statements vs. free speech
Accuser
Vikas Divyakirti made defamatory statements.
Accused
Vikas Divyakirti's statements were protected by his right to express his opinions.
- Defendant
- Vikas Divyakirti
- Organization
- Drishti IAS
- Court
- Rajasthan High Court
- Case Type
- Defamation
- Location
- Ajmer, Rajasthan
- Legal Representation
- Advocates V R Bajwa and Sumeer Sodhi