A Delhi court on Monday (May 4, 2026) stayed the filing of an FIR against political commentator Abhijit Iyer Mitra for allegedly making abusive remarks against nine women journalists of online media outlet Newslaundry.
Additional Sessions Judge Purushottam Pathak was hearing a plea moved by Mr. Mitra seeking a stay on a magistrate order dated April 23, which directed the filing of an FIR against him.
Delhi High Court slams Abhijit Iyer-Mitra for posts against Newslaundry journalists, directs their deletion from X
The court stayed the filing of the FIR till May 28, the next date of hearing. A detailed order is awaited.
Mr. Mitra has been accused of posting derogatory tweets against Newslaundry's editorial director and eight other women journalists.
