In a significant move, the Delhi High Court has advised journalist Anjana Om Kashyap, esteemed educator Khan Sir, and others involved, to seek resolution through mediation. The directive came from Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, who urged the legal representatives of both parties to meet with a mediator on the same day.
Justice Gedela remarked, “After some preliminary discussions, it seems feasible that the parties might amicably settle their differences. Both sides have shown a willingness to discuss settlement terms, provided a senior mediator is appointed. Mediation efforts are set to begin today at 4:30 PM.”
In addition to directing the mediation, the court instructed Khan Sir and others to remove any online content revealing personal details about Kashyap’s children. Simultaneously, Kashyap was urged to refrain from targeting the educators. The judge emphasized, “You are academicians. You are teaching youngsters. They [Kashyap] will refrain, you [Khan sir] take down disclosure about the child.”
This ruling came during the hearing of a defamation lawsuit filed by Kashyap and TV Today Network against Khan Sir and several others. The case revolves around allegedly defamatory remarks by the defendants following Kashyap’s criticism of the rising influence of “star teachers.” Other defendants in the case include educators like Abhinay Sharma, Babita Tyagi, and Arvind Bhadauriya, alongside certain social media accounts and the 4PM News Network.
The legal suit traces its origins to a debate hosted by Kashyap on Aaj Tak on May 29, 2026. During the debate, Kashyap critiqued the burgeoning influence of online “star teachers” and the commercialization of education, a topic she considers of national significance. She argues these remarks were part of a fair journalistic discussion.
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Following the debate, the suit claims that between May 30 and June 4, several defendants with substantial social media influence initiated a campaign against her and Aaj Tak. The content shared across digital platforms allegedly labeled Kashyap and Aaj Tak with derogatory terms like “bikau patrakar,” “chatukar,” “dalli,” and accused them of “dalaali” and operating a “fake news ki dukaan.”
Furthermore, the suit highlights that Khan Sir publicly shared information about the school attended by Kashyap’s child, which was unrelated to the public debate and posed risks of harassment and security issues for the family. The lawsuit was filed by advocates Hrishikesh Baruah, Utkarsh Dwivedi, and Pragya Agarwal.
