Physics Wallah argued that it has a strong reputation for providing affordable courses, priced between Rs 50 and Rs 1 lakh. They claimed that Scholars Den’s ad, which labels PW as “sasta wallah,” promotes a misleading perception that affordability equates to low quality.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday (3rd Dec) issued a temporary injunction against Scholars Den, preventing them from publishing or broadcasting advertisements referring to the edtech company Physics Wallah (PW) as “sasta wallah” (cheap one).
Justice Mini Pushkarna ruled:
“Until the next hearing date, the defendant is restrained from broadcasting, printing, and publishing any disparaging advertisements or marks in electronic, print, or other media concerning Physics Wallah.”
Physics Wallah argued that it has a strong reputation for providing affordable courses, priced between Rs 50 and Rs 1 lakh. They claimed that Scholars Den’s ad, which labels PW as “sasta wallah,” promotes a misleading perception that affordability equates to low quality.
PW’s counsel also noted that these ads have been displayed outside their coaching centers and circulated on social media with their name.
The Court, after reviewing the evidence, found justification for an injunction, stating:
“The plaintiffs have established a prima facie case for injunction. Without an ex parte interim order, the plaintiffs would suffer irreparable harm. The balance of convenience also favors the plaintiffs.”
The case is scheduled for its next hearing in April 2025, after the completion of pleadings and evidence.
Physics Wallah, also known as PW, was founded in 2016 by Alakh Pandey, an educator from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Initially launched as a YouTube channel offering Physics lessons for JEE aspirants, PW’s popularity surged due to Pandey’s engaging teaching style and the rise of affordable mobile data. By 2019, the channel had attracted over 2 million subscribers.
