The Delhi High Court refused to grant urgent orders against Abhijit Iyer-Mitra for tweets allegedly reviving earlier defamatory remarks against Newslaundry. The Court adjourned the matter to October 16, noting a balance of rights was needed.
Nine women journalists from Newslaundry have filed a Rs 2 crore defamation suit against Abhijit Iyer-Mitra in the Delhi High Court, alleging he called them “prostitutes” and labeled their workplace a “brothel” in offensive social media posts. They seek an apology, compensation, and accountability for online abuse, emphasizing the impact on their dignity and mental health.