Dr. Vikas Divyakirti, the founder of Drishti IAS coaching institute, is currently embroiled in a controversy. He allegedly made a comment about the judicial system in a recently surfaced video, leading to a defamation case being filed against him.
Jaipur: Dr. Vikas Divyakirti, the founder of Drishti IAS coaching institute and a renowned teacher, has become entangled in a legal dispute. A defamation case has been registered against him due to his alleged remarks about the judiciary and India's legal system. He has now approached the Rajasthan High Court to seek the dismissal of this case.
Dr. Vikas Divyakirti has been summoned by a lower court in Ajmer to appear in court on July 22, 2025. He has filed a petition in the High Court against this summons, which will be heard on July 21.
What is the full story?
Dr. Vikas Divyakirti, known for his candid and inspiring speeches, has landed in this controversy due to a video statement. In that video, he made certain comments about the Indian judicial system and judiciary that were deemed objectionable, leading to the filing of a defamation case against him.
After the video went viral, a local advocate in Ajmer filed a complaint against him in the lower court. The complaint stated that Vikas Divyakirti's comments have hurt the dignity and trust of the judiciary. Taking cognizance of this, the court issued a summons for his personal appearance on July 22.
Dr. Vikas Divyakirti's Argument and Petition in High Court
Dr. Divyakirti has filed a petition in the Rajasthan High Court, calling the case unnecessary and malicious. His argument is that whatever he said was for educational and explanatory purposes, and not to tarnish the image of any institution or the judiciary. Vikas Divyakirti has requested in the petition that the defamation case registered against him be dismissed. This petition will be heard on July 21, 2025, by the bench of Justice Sameer Jain.
Dr. Vikas Divyakirti's Stance So Far
Dr. Divyakirti has not directly responded to this controversy in his videos or any public statements so far. However, those close to him say that he wants to resolve this matter through legal processes only. Dr. Vikas Divyakirti is extremely popular among students preparing for UPSC and other competitive exams in India. Through Drishti IAS Coaching, he has guided the careers of thousands of students.
It is believed that in the said video, Vikas Divyakirti made some comments while mentioning the processes of the Indian judicial system and some historical cases. However, his supporters say that the video was presented out of context, which caused the controversy. The complainant alleges that Dr. Divyakirti's words risk reducing public trust in the judiciary, and therefore a defamation case is justified.
The Ajmer court has explicitly ordered Vikas Divyakirti to appear in person on July 22, 2025. If the High Court does not grant him any relief during the hearing of his petition, he will have to appear in court.
