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.
The Delhi High Court addressed a defamation case involving commentator Abhijit Iyer Mitra, filed by nine women journalists from Newslaundry. While not restraining Mitra, the court emphasized the importance of respecting free speech limits. The journalists seek a permanent injunction, public apology, and compensation for the alleged defamatory remarks made on social media.
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.
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The Delhi High Court ordered the removal of defamatory articles and YouTube videos linking journalist Dhanya Rajendran and digital news publications to George Soros. The Court found the allegations to be baseless and harmful to their reputations. The defendant platforms were directed to remove the content within ten days. Rajendran and DigiPub denied the claims and filed defamation lawsuits.