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3d ago

Delhi High Court Orders Abhijit Iyer-Mitra to Remove Defamatory Posts Targeting Women Journalists

The court mandated deletion of abusive tweets within five hours, warning of potential criminal proceedings for non-compliance.

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Delhi HC gives Abhijit Iyer 5 hours to delete defamatory tweets against Newslaundry
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Overview

  • Nine women journalists from Newslaundry filed a defamation suit against Abhijit Iyer-Mitra, seeking ₹2 crore in damages and an apology for allegedly defamatory social media posts.
  • The Delhi High Court criticized Iyer-Mitra's language, describing it as 'impermissible in a civilized society,' and refused to hear his defense until the posts were removed.
  • Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav warned of initiating suo motu criminal proceedings if the posts were not deleted within the court-mandated five-hour deadline.
  • Iyer-Mitra's counsel undertook to remove the posts, conceding that the choice of words could have been avoided, while maintaining a defense of fair comment.
  • The next hearing is scheduled for May 26, 2025, with the court emphasizing the gravity of addressing gendered abuse and defamation in digital spaces.