Abhijit Iyer-Mitra has been accused of posting derogatory tweets against women journalists. Photo credit: Special arrangements
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.
Published – May 04, 2026 04:08 pm IST
