Dhruv Rathee

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Dhruv Rathee in Legal Trouble for Fake News on Lok Sabha Speaker's Daughter

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Parody account's post leads to legal woes for popular YouTuber Dhruv Rathee as Maharashtra cyber police files case over fake message about Om Birla's daughter.

Popular YouTuber Dhruv Rathee found himself in hot water after a parody account's post landed him in legal trouble with the Maharashtra cyber police. The fake message claimed that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's daughter had passed the UPSC exam without actually taking it, sparking controversy. Despite denying any involvement, Rathee faces a case over the misleading social media post.

In response to reports of the case, Dhruv Rathee stated that he has no connection to the false message regarding the Speaker's daughter. The cyber police continue their investigations to uncover the individuals responsible for the post, highlighting the seriousness of spreading misinformation online.

This incident serves as a reminder of the impact of misinformation on social media and the legal repercussions it can have. It underscores the importance of verifying information before sharing it online to avoid falling into legal troubles like Rathee's. The case sheds light on the challenges faced by content creators in controlling fake news and maintaining credibility in the digital age.

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Parody account's post lands YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in legal trouble (The Hindu)

Maharashtra cyber police register case against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee for fake message about Lok Sabha Speaker's daughter.

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Maharashtra police files case against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee over ... (Hindustan Times)

The state cyber department reported that the account falsely claimed that Om Birla's daughter had passed the UPSC exam without taking it. | Mumbai news.

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Parody account's post lands YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in legal ... (India Today)

According to the cyber department, the fake message stated that the Lok Sabha Speaker's daughter had cleared the Union Public Service Commission exam ...

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Social media post on Speaker Om Birla's daughter: Mumbai cops to ... (Times of India)

India News: MUMBAI: The cyber police on Saturday said they are continuing their investigations to identify those responsible for a social media post ...

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'Have nothing to do with this': Dhruv Rathee on case over post ... (CNBCTV18)

Dhruv Rathee's comment came after Maharashtra's cyber police registered a case against him over the fake message on X about Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's ...

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Dhruv Rathee reacts after reports say YouTuber booked over post ... (Livemint)

A screenshot shared by 'Dhruv Rathee (parody)' account on Saturday showed a message from Maharashtra's cyber police that said, โ€œThe Nodal Office has ...

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FIR against X handle claiming to parody Dhruv Rathee for false ... (Scroll.in)

Maharashtra Cyber filed the case on charges of defamation and making statements conducive to mischief, among others.

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