Archive · 26 May 2025
Delhi High Court Summons Mitra in Defamation Case
The Delhi High Court has told Abhijit Iyer Mitra to respond to a lawsuit filed by nine female journalists.
The journalists accuse Mitra of making defamatory statements against them.
The court has asked Mitra to be mindful of the boundaries of free speech.
The court has previously ordered Mitra to remove offensive posts, which he has done.
The journalists are seeking an apology and financial compensation.
The court will continue to review the case.
Delhi High Court issued summons to Abhijit Iyer Mitra.
The case involves nine women journalists alleging defamation.
Mitra is asked to be mindful of his right to speech.
The plaintiffs seek an injunction, apology and damages.
Court previously ordered removal of alleged defamatory content.
- Who
- Delhi High Court and Abhijit Iyer Mitra along with nine women journalists from Newslaundry.
- What
- Delhi High Court issued summons in a defamation case.
- When
- May 26, 2025.
- Where
- Delhi High Court.
- Why
- For alleged defamation and derogatory remarks against women journalists.
Journalists' Position
Mitra's Position
Defamatory Content
Journalists' Position
The journalists alleged defamatory, false, malicious and unsubstantiated allegations.
Mitra's Position
Mitra's counsel argued content was not defamatory and was taken down in deference to the Court’s observations and the lawsuit should be dismissed.
Remedies Sought
Journalists' Position
Plaintiffs seek further directions to restrain Mr. Mitra, and are seeking ₹2 crore in damages.
Mitra's Position
Mitra's counsel urged the Court to order an investigation against the "most insidious" media platform.
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Defendant
- Abhijit Iyer Mitra
- Plaintiffs
- Nine women journalists
- Allegations
- Defamation
- Date
- May 26, 2025
- Action Sought
- Injunction, apology, and ₹2 crore in damages