Delhi court stays FIR against Abhijit Iyer Mitra over derogatory posts on women journalists

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Additional Sessions Judge Purushottam Pathak was proceeding a plea moved by Mr. Mitra seeking a enactment connected a magistrate bid dated April 23, which directed the filing of an FIR against him

Published - May 04, 2026 04:08 p.m. IST - New Delhi

Abhijit Iyer-Mitra has been accused of posting derogatory tweets against women journalists. Photo credit: Special arrangements

A Delhi tribunal connected Monday (May 4, 2026) stayed the filing of an FIR against governmental commentator Abhijit Iyer Mitra for allegedly making abusive remarks against 9 women journalists of online media outlet Newslaundry.

Additional Sessions Judge Purushottam Pathak was proceeding a plea moved by Mr. Mitra seeking a enactment connected a magistrate bid dated April 23, which directed the filing of an FIR against him.

Published - May 04, 2026 04:08 p.m. IST

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