Famous teacher
and founder of Drishti IAS Vikas Divyakirti is once again embroiled in
controversy. This time an old video of his, in which he made some controversial
remarks comparing IAS vs Judge, has become a legal trouble for him. Reacting to
this video, an Ajmer court has made strong remarks against Divyakirti and
ordered him to appear in court on July 22.The court has
said in its order that: "Prima facie there is strong evidence that
Divyakirti has used derogatory and sarcastic language against the judiciary
with malicious intent to gain trivial fame." This comment directly
indicates that the court is not taking lightly Divyakirti's intention and the
seriousness of his words.
Vikas
Divyakirti had uploaded a video on his YouTube channel in which he made some
critical remarks about the process and working style of the judiciary while
comparing between IAS and Judge. Some people found his style humorous, but many
viewers and legal experts termed it an insult to the judiciary.
Social media
seems to be divided into two parts on this issue. One section is standing in
favor of Divyakirti and is defending him, calling it freedom of expression,
while the other section is considering it an act that hurts the dignity of the
judiciary.
If the court
considers this matter serious and considers the video a symbol of insult to the
judiciary, then Vikas Divyakirti may have to face legal punishment, apology or
distance himself from such content in future.
So far, there
has been no official response from Vikas Divyakirti on this issue. All eyes are
on the hearing on July 22, where he will present his case before the court.
Vikas
Divyakirti, who has become a big name in the field of education, is now facing
legal challenges. This case is not only important for his personal brand, but
also shows how big an impact everything said on social media can have. It will
be interesting to see in the coming days what the court's stance is and what
arguments Divyakirti presents in his defense.