The Faridabad Court has issued a summons to YouTuber Sandeep Maheshwari following a defamation complaint filed by Dr. Vivek Bindra, a fellow motivational speaker. Judicial Magistrate Sumit Turkiya highlighted specific language used by Maheshwari, including terms like ‘Scam’ and ‘#Stop Vivek Bindra’, which allegedly tarnished Bindra’s public image. The court has scheduled a hearing for April 2 to address the prima facie case and allow Maheshwari to respond to the allegations.
Haryana: A Faridabad Court summoned renowned YouTuber and motivational speaker Sandeep Maheshwari on March 5. The summons was issued in response to a complaint filed by Dr. Vivek Bindra, another prominent motivational speaker, alleging defamation.
In an order dated March 5, Judicial Magistrate Sumit Turkiya highlighted specific language used by Maheshwari, such as ‘Scam’ and ‘#Stop Vivek Bindra’, which the court deemed detrimental to Bindra’s public image. The court concluded that Maheshwari’s videos on platforms like YouTube had a negative impact on Bindra’s reputation in the eyes of the public.
“The complainant has been able to prove the elements of Section 499 IPC. Whether the present case comes in any of the exceptions, it has to be pleaded and proved by the accused no.1 only,” it said.
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Citing Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the court found merit in Bindra’s complaint, signaling a prima facie case against Maheshwari. The court has scheduled a hearing for April 2, calling for Maheshwari to respond to the allegations and potentially establish any exceptions to the defamation claim.
