Who is Nitish Rajput and why SSC exam company sought Rs 2.5 crore defamation case

SSC exam controversy explained as Eduquity seeks Rs 2.5 crore damages from Nitish Rajput

The controversy linked to the Staff Selection Commission examinations has moved into the legal arena following a case filed in a Delhi court involving YouTuber Nitish Rajput and Eduquity Technologies Pvt. Ltd., the firm responsible for conducting SSC examinations. Media reports indicate the dispute arose after Rajput uploaded a video questioning the examination process and the appointment of vendors.According to reports, Eduquity Technologies has filed a Rs 2.5 crore defamation suit, alleging that statements made in the video were misleading and caused damage to the company’s reputation. The case has once again drawn attention to long standing concerns raised by government job aspirants about technical glitches, scheduling delays and logistical shortcomings during SSC examinations.Video that triggered the legal disputeAs reported by several media outlets, Nitish Rajput cited information obtained through RTI replies and publicly available documents in his video. He reportedly questioned changes in tender conditions, the process followed for vendor selection and certain operational issues. The video suggested that such changes could have implications for the transparency and integrity of large scale examinations conducted by the SSC.Eduquity’s response and court demandsCourt filings, as cited in media reports, state that Eduquity Technologies has denied the allegations raised in the video. The company has reportedly told the court that the content contained incorrect assertions that harmed its professional standing. Eduquity has sought compensation of Rs 2.5 crore and has requested directions for the removal of the video from social media platforms.Nitish Rajput and his backgroundAccording to publicly available information, Nitish Rajput was born on October 4, 1989, in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He completed his B.Tech from Gautam Buddha University. Reports state that he spent his early years in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand, before relocating to Delhi. Rajput is widely known for producing research based videos on social and political subjects.Impact on aspirants and legal developmentsThe video reportedly received significant attention among SSC aspirants, many of whom have previously flagged examination day disruptions. Media reports suggest that following the court case, several student groups have mobilised online and are considering seeking judicial scrutiny of the SSC recruitment framework, including vendor appointment procedures and exam management systems.The matter is currently before the Delhi court, which will decide whether the video remains accessible online. As per reports, Rajput has declined to remove the content, stating that it is based on public records. The case has brought renewed focus on public sector recruitment examinations, an area that has earlier witnessed court intervention following allegations of irregularities.