Delhi High Court Refers ‘Sasta Wallah’ Defamation Dispute Between Physics Wallah and Scholars Den to Mediation

The Delhi High Court has referred Physics Wallah’s defamation suit against coaching institute Scholars Den to mediation. The dispute arose after Scholars Den allegedly ran ads calling Physics Wallah “sasta wallah (cheap one)” to promote its own services.

Physics Wallah claimed the term was defamatory and misleading, given its courses range from ₹50 to ₹1 lakh. Scholars Den reportedly filmed some ads outside Physics Wallah’s centres and implied that lower prices meant lower quality.

Justice Tejas Karia passed the order; the matter will be heard next on September 3.

[PhysicsWallah Private Limited v Mr. Vivek Thakur Trading as Scholars Den]