Delhi HC sets aside order staying FIR registration against Abhijit Iyer Mitra
The Delhi High Court has overturned a previous order that stayed the registration of an FIR against political commentator Abhijit Iyer Mitra. The case involves allegations of abusive remarks made by Mitra against women journalists from Newslaundry. The court has directed the sessions court to reconsider the stay application and issue a reasoned order within four weeks.
- ▪The Delhi High Court set aside a stay order on FIR registration against Abhijit Iyer Mitra.
- ▪Mitra is accused of making derogatory comments towards women journalists.
- ▪The sessions court is required to issue a reasoned order regarding the stay application within four weeks.
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Delhi HC sets aside order staying FIR registration against Abhijit Iyer MitraDelhi HC sets aside order staying FIR registration against Abhijit Iyer MitraPublished on: May 20, 2026 3:40 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link New Delhi, The Delhi High Court on Wednesday set aside an order staying a magisterial court direction to register an FIR against political commentator Abhijit Iyer Mitra for allegedly making abusive remarks against women journalists of online media outlet Newslaundry, and sent back the issue to the sessions court for fresh consideration.Delhi HC sets aside order staying FIR registration against Abhijit Iyer MitraWhile dealing with a petition by Newslaundry editorial director Manisha Pande against the stay order by the sessions court, Justice Girish Kathpalia noted that the stay…
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