Delhi High Court Orders 15-Day Decision on Removal of YouTube Video Alleged to Defame Hindu Deities The Delhi High Court has directed the Government Advisory Committee (GAC) to decide within 15 days whether to remove a YouTube video uploaded by content creator Dr. Druv Rathi, which is alleged to defame Hindu deities and provoke religious sentiments. The video, titled "Can Hindus Eat BEEF? Kerala Story 2 Exposed," has sparked controversy over its claims about ancient Hindu scriptures and the dietary practices of deities like Lord Rama and Lord Krishna. The court’s order came after the central government filed a petition against Rathi, alleging that the video promotes misinformation and insults religious beliefs. The petition, filed by advocate Amita Sachdeva, argues that the content is offensive, inflammatory, and potentially harmful to Hindu communities. Sachdeva has also filed a criminal case against Rathi, accusing him of spreading content that could incite communal tensions. The video in question, uploaded on March 21, discusses the dietary habits of Hindu deities, citing ancient texts to suggest that figures like Lord Rama and Lord Krishna consumed meat. Rathi’s argument hinges on interpreting classical Hindu scriptures to justify such practices. However, the petition challenges this interpretation, asserting that the video misrepresents religious traditions and could cause significant distress to followers. During the court hearing, Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma emphasized that the video’s content is derogatory toward Hindu deities and cannot be tolerated. He argued that the video’s claims could undermine religious harmony and urged the GAC to act swiftly.#delhi_high_court #chetan_sharma #government_advisory_committee #dr_druv_rathi #amita_sachdeva
