Overview

• The defamation complaint was filed by an Ajmer advocate following Divyakirti’s remarks on judicial functioning in a circulated video
• Divyakirti approached the Rajasthan High Court on July 18 seeking to quash the defamation suit before Justice Sameer Jain
• The Ajmer subordinate court had already taken cognizance of the case and summoned Divyakirti to appear on July 22
• The dispute underscores tensions in India between influencers’ freedom to critique the legal system and defamation laws protecting institutional reputations
• As founder of Drishti IAS and a social media educator, Divyakirti’s legal challenge highlights growing scrutiny of public commentary by prominent educators