Delhi HC sets aside order staying FIR registration against Abhijit Iyer Mitra

Key points

• The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) 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.
• While 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 order was passed without any reasons and remarked, "This kind of stay does not convince." The court asked the sessions court to consider Mr.
• Mitra's stay application afresh and pass a reasoned order within four weeks.
• "With the consent of both sides, the petition is disposed of by setting aside the impugned order dated May 4, 2026, of the revisional court and the matter is remanded to it with the direction...