New Delhi, May 31 -- The Delhi High Court has issued summons to YouTuber Ajeet Bharti and others in a suit seeking damages of Rs 2 crore. The petitioner media company demanded damages over two alleged posts by Bharti on X through his handle.

Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav issued summons to Bharti and another respondent on May 27 in a suit moved by TFI Media Private Limited seeking a permanent injunction.

The High Court has asked the respondent to file their written statement within 30 days.

The petitioner has damages as compensation for the mental agony, economic loss, and injury it suffered.

An application seeking a direction to defendants to suspend/block/take down the alleged defamatory tweets.

The petitioner has also sought a ...