#MeToo: Charges of sexual harassment against MJ Akbar will be examined, says Amit Shah
6 years, 3 months ago

#MeToo: Charges of sexual harassment against MJ Akbar will be examined, says Amit Shah

Op India  

Speaking to media, BJP President Amit Shah has come out and addressed the grave allegations of sexual harassment levelled against the Junior Foreign Minister MJ Akbar. Former journalist MJ Akbar is under fire after several women journalists who worked with him in the past have alleged serious charges of harassment and inappropriate behaviour against him. One can infer that Amit Shah’s comment alludes to the fact the party might be open to taking action against MJ Akbar considering the allegations go back several years. Several other members of the BJP have also commented on this A barrage of harassment charges against MJ Akbar followed as one notable journalist Ghazala Wahab penned down her ordeal dating back to the 1990s.

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#MeToo: MJ Akbar Moves Delhi HC Against Ramani's Acquittal in Defamation Case, Hearing Tomorrow
3 years, 9 months ago

#MeToo: MJ Akbar Moves Delhi HC Against Ramani's Acquittal in Defamation Case, Hearing Tomorrow

News 18  

Former Union minister M J Akbar has moved the Delhi High Court challenging a trial court order acquitting journalist Priya Ramani in the criminal defamation case filed against her over the allegations of sexual harassment. Akbar has challenged the trial court’s February 17 order acquitting Ramani in the case on the ground that a woman has the right to put …

For millions of Indian women, this landmark MeToo ruling is an emotional moment of validation
3 years, 10 months ago

For millions of Indian women, this landmark MeToo ruling is an emotional moment of validation

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Journalist Priya …

#Metoo: Court throws out Akbar's defamation case against Ramani
3 years, 10 months ago

#Metoo: Court throws out Akbar's defamation case against Ramani

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: There were tears, hugging and jubilation in and outside the court of additional chief metropolitan magistrate Ravindra Kumar Pandey on Wednesday afternoon when he threw out Rajya Sabha member M.J. Akbar’s criminal defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani, saying the court believed her and that a man’s “the right to reputation cannot be at the cost of dignity” …

Full text: Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar defamation case; FP report cited in verdict
3 years, 10 months ago

Full text: Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar defamation case; FP report cited in verdict

Firstpost  

The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi on Wednesday acquitted journalist Priya Ramani in a criminal defamation complaint filed against her by former Union minister MJ Akbar for making sexual misconduct allegation against him. The court, in its order, also made some important observations on sexual harassment, its effect on the survivors and the social stigma attached to it. Here are …

#Metoo: I Was the Victim Who Had to Stand up in Court As Accused, Says Elated Priya Ramani
3 years, 10 months ago

#Metoo: I Was the Victim Who Had to Stand up in Court As Accused, Says Elated Priya Ramani

News 18  

Journalist Priya Ramani, who was acquitted on Wednesday by a Delhi court in a criminal defamation case lodged by MJ Akbar, said she felt vindicated on behalf of all the women who have ever spoken out against sexual harassment at work place. Reacting to the judgment by Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Pandey, who dismissed the complaint filed by …

'Fighting the Good Fight': Priya Ramani's Win Against MJ Akbar is a Win For #MeToo
3 years, 10 months ago

'Fighting the Good Fight': Priya Ramani's Win Against MJ Akbar is a Win For #MeToo

News 18  

Journalist Priya Ramani was acquitted by a Delhi court on Wednesday in a criminal defamation case filed against her by former minister MJ Akbar after she accused him of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment has got the attention it deserves.’ What an important victory #PriyaRamani pic.twitter.com/HMALDBUCau— Radhika Bordia February 17, 2021 Ramani’s acquittal in the case is being seen as a …

MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani MeToo case updates: Photos of Ramani with Rebecca John flood social media, lawyer says 'most important case of career'
3 years, 10 months ago

MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani MeToo case updates: Photos of Ramani with Rebecca John flood social media, lawyer says 'most important case of career'

Firstpost  

Load More MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani MeToo case updates: After a Delhi court acquitted Ramani in a criminal defamation complaint by Akbar, her lawyer Rebecca John said it was difficult trial and the case was the most important in her career. A number of woman journalists hailed the Delhi court’s acquittal of Priya Ramani in a criminal defamation case, …

MJ Akbar defamation case: 'Right of reputation not at the cost of right to dignity,' rules court
3 years, 10 months ago

MJ Akbar defamation case: 'Right of reputation not at the cost of right to dignity,' rules court

Firstpost  

Speaking after the verdict, Ramani said that she felt vindicated despite the fact that she, the victim, had to stand up in court as an accused. She thanked her lawyer and all other survivors who had come out in her support during the over two-year-long legal battle Noting that a person’s ‘right of reputation can’t be protected at the cost …

Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar defamation case: 'Happy and proud', 'watershed moment'; journalists hail Delhi court's verdict
3 years, 10 months ago

Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar defamation case: 'Happy and proud', 'watershed moment'; journalists hail Delhi court's verdict

Firstpost  

Ramani had made allegation of sexual misconduct against Akbar in the wake of the #MeToo movement in 2018. Akbar had filed the complaint against Ramani on 15 October, 2018, for allegedly defaming him by accusing him of sexual misconduct decades ago The acquittal of journalist Priya Ramani in a criminal defamation case filed by former Union minister MJ Akbar by …

#MeToo: Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar defamation case
3 years, 10 months ago

#MeToo: Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar defamation case

Live Mint  

New Delhi—A Delhi Court acquitted journalist Priya Ramani on Wednesday in the criminal defamation case filed against her by former minister of state M.J. Akbar for her allegations of sexual harassment against him. Noting that a woman has the right to put her grievance forward even after decades, the Delhi court told Ramani, "You are acquitted from the present case". …

'A Man of Social Status Can be Sexual Harasser Too': Delhi Court Acquits Priya Ramani in MJ Akbar's Case
3 years, 10 months ago

'A Man of Social Status Can be Sexual Harasser Too': Delhi Court Acquits Priya Ramani in MJ Akbar's Case

News 18  

Observing that “even a man of social status can be a sexual harasser”, Delhi Court on Wednesday acquitted Priya Ramani in criminal defamation case by MJ Akbar. Regarding Force magazine editor Ghazala Wahab’s disclosure, the court said there was no mechanism to deal with sexual harassment at the time and the former did not file any complaint in view of …

Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar defamation case
3 years, 10 months ago

Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar defamation case

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court on Wednesday acquitted former journalist Priya Ramani in former Union minister MJ Akbar's defamation case against her for her allegations of sexual harassment and said a woman has right to voice her grievance even after several years. Ramani was the first in a long list of female journalists to accuse MJ Akbar, a journalist-turned-politician, of sexual harassment. …

'We won this': Twitter hails Priya Ramani's acquittal in MJ Akbar's #MeToo defamation case
3 years, 10 months ago

'We won this': Twitter hails Priya Ramani's acquittal in MJ Akbar's #MeToo defamation case

India Today  

Dismissing Rajya Sabha MP MJ Akbar's criminal defamation suit against journalist Priya Ramani, a Delhi court on Wednesday ruled that the right to dignity takes precedence over the right to reputation. Journalist Ismat Ara quoted Priya Ramani as saying, "This is a big moment for the #MeToo movement." Sexual harassment has got the attention it deserves.’ What an important victory …

#MeToo: What Priya Ramani said after acquittal in MJ Akbar defamation case
3 years, 10 months ago

#MeToo: What Priya Ramani said after acquittal in MJ Akbar defamation case

India Today  

In her first reaction following acquittal by a Delhi court in the criminal defamation case filed by former union minister MJ Akbar, journalist Priya Ramani on Wednesday said sexual harassment got the attention it deserved and thanked her legal team for "putting their heart and soul" in the case. They put their heart and soul in this case," Ramani, who …

Priya Ramani acquitted, Delhi court agrees MJ Akbar isn't a man of stellar reputation
3 years, 10 months ago

Priya Ramani acquitted, Delhi court agrees MJ Akbar isn't a man of stellar reputation

India Today  

A Delhi court on Wednesday acquitted journalist Priya Ramani in a criminal defamation case filed against her by veteran editor and former Union minister MJ Akbar. Following the 2018 allegation, MJ Akbar moved a Delhi court and filed a criminal defamation case against Priya Ramani arguing she has defamed his "stellar reputation" that was built over several years. While delivering …

#MeToo: Court Likely to Pronounce Today Verdict in MJ Akbar's Defamation Case Against Priya Ramani
3 years, 10 months ago

#MeToo: Court Likely to Pronounce Today Verdict in MJ Akbar's Defamation Case Against Priya Ramani

News 18  

A Delhi court is likely to pronounce today its verdict in former Union Minister M J Akbar’s criminal defamation complaint against journalist Priya Ramani for her allegations of sexual harassment against him. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ravindra Kumar had on February 1 reserved the judgment for February 10 after Akbar as well as Ramani completed their arguments. However, on February …

Verdict in MJ Akbar's Defamation Case Against #MeToo Campaigner Priya Ramani on Feb 17
3 years, 11 months ago

Verdict in MJ Akbar's Defamation Case Against #MeToo Campaigner Priya Ramani on Feb 17

News 18  

A Delhi court on Wednesday adjourned to February 17 the pronouncement of judgement in the criminal defamation case filed by former Union Minister and veteran journalist M.J. Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani for accusing him of sexual misconduct. “Since the arguments by the counsels were lengthy, more time will take to pronounce the judgement,” Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ravindra Kumar …

MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani case: Delhi Court reserves verdict in criminal defamation suit for 10 Feb
3 years, 11 months ago

MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani case: Delhi Court reserves verdict in criminal defamation suit for 10 Feb

Firstpost  

Akbar, a former Union minister, had filed the case against Ramani in October 2018 for “defaming him by accusing him of sexual misconduct” New Delhi: A Delhi Court on Monday reserved for 10 February the verdict in MJ Akbar’s criminal defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani for her allegations of sexual harassment against him. John further refuted Akbar’s claim that …

#MeToo: Ramani's Allegations of Sexual Misconduct False and Fabricated, Akbar Tells Delhi Court
3 years, 11 months ago

#MeToo: Ramani's Allegations of Sexual Misconduct False and Fabricated, Akbar Tells Delhi Court

News 18  

Former union minister M J Akbar appeared before a Delhi court on Saturday and reiterated that the allegations of sexual misconduct made by senior journalist Priya Ramani against him were ‘fabricated and false’. Akbar made the submission before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ravindra Kumar through senior advocate Geeta Luthra during the final hearing in a criminal complaint filed by him …

#MeToo: Ramani's allegations of sexual misconduct false, Akbar reiterates before Delhi court
3 years, 11 months ago

#MeToo: Ramani's allegations of sexual misconduct false, Akbar reiterates before Delhi court

Hindustan Times  

Former union minister M J Akbar on Saturday reiterated before a Delhi court that the allegations of sexual misconduct made by journalist Priya Ramani against him were "fabricated and false". Former union minister M J Akbar has denied all the allegations of sexual harassment he faced from the women who came forward during the #MeToo campaign. Akbar made the submission …

MeToo: Priya Ramani Had No Right to Accuse Me of Sexual Harassment as She Had No Proof, Akbar Tells Court
4 years ago

MeToo: Priya Ramani Had No Right to Accuse Me of Sexual Harassment as She Had No Proof, Akbar Tells Court

News 18  

Former Union minister M J Akbar told a Delhi court on Thursday that journalist Priya Ramani had no right to accuse him of sexual misconduct that allegedly took place decades ago as she could not prove it. Akbar made the submission before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ravindra Kumar through senior advocate Geeta Luthra during the final hearing in a criminal …

MJ Akbar's counsel says Priya Ramani did not follow due process of law: 'Cannot raise awareness by maligning someone'
4 years ago

MJ Akbar's counsel says Priya Ramani did not follow due process of law: 'Cannot raise awareness by maligning someone'

Firstpost  

Referring to the cross-examination conducted by Ramani’s lawyer Rebecca John, Luthra said the journalist did not have statements, witnesses or material evidence to back her allegations. In today’s hearing of in the defamation suit filed by MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani, the former Union minister’s advocate, Geeta Luthra, continued her final arguments. Akbar’s representative also argued that Ramani had …

MJ Akbar's counsel makes closing arguments in Priya Ramani defamation case; next hearing on 24 Dec
4 years ago

MJ Akbar's counsel makes closing arguments in Priya Ramani defamation case; next hearing on 24 Dec

Firstpost  

MJ Akbar’s lawyer Geeta Luthra made her concluding arguments on Tuesday in a Delhi court in the former Union minister’s defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani. In 2018, [Ramani> said something for the first time and tarnished [Akbar’s> reputation of 40 years,” Luthra added. Akbar’s legal team countered Ramani’s counsel’s argument for why others who had made similar allegations against …

Priya Ramani says MJ Akbar didn't approach court 'with clean hands', as final arguments in #MeToo case wrap up
4 years ago

Priya Ramani says MJ Akbar didn't approach court 'with clean hands', as final arguments in #MeToo case wrap up

Firstpost  

Ramani’s advocate also submitted that Akbar ignored the allegations made by 20 other women and pretended that only Ramani’s statement defamed him New Delhi: Journalist Priya Ramani on Friday alleged before a Delhi court that former Union minister MJ Akbar did not approach the court with clean hands in his criminal defamation complaint against her. She said Ramani’s allegations of …

#MeToo: Women speaking up against MJ Akbar required celebration, Priya Ramani tells court
4 years, 1 month ago

#MeToo: Women speaking up against MJ Akbar required celebration, Priya Ramani tells court

India Today  

The journalist, facing trial in a defamation case filed by the former union minister for allegedly defaming him by accusing him of sexual misconduct 20 years back, asserted that speaking up on the #MeToo platform was not a crime and that these are “acts of extreme courage that require celebration”. Women who spoke about the sexual misconduct of former union …

MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani: Delhi court to resume final hearing in defamation case tomorrow
4 years, 1 month ago

MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani: Delhi court to resume final hearing in defamation case tomorrow

Firstpost  

Ramani has said that her allegations of sexual misconduct against Akbar, made in the wake of #MeToo movement in 2018, were “her truth” and were made in the public good New Delhi: A Delhi court is scheduled to resume on Monday the final hearing in a criminal defamation complaint filed by former Union minister MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani …

Fresh Arguments Ensued In Delhi Court In MJ Akbar's Defamation Case Against Journalist Priya Ramani
4 years, 1 month ago

Fresh Arguments Ensued In Delhi Court In MJ Akbar's Defamation Case Against Journalist Priya Ramani

Live Law  

Fresh arguments today ensued in former Union Minister MJ Akbar's criminal defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani before the Court of the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Ravindra Kumar Pandey in Delhi today, after the previous judge hearing the matter was transferred. Rebecca John appearing for Ramani said that other women had also come out against Akbar by the time of …

MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani: District judge sends defamation case back to Rouse Avenue Court magistrate
4 years, 2 months ago

MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani: District judge sends defamation case back to Rouse Avenue Court magistrate

Firstpost  

The Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, who heard the case for two years, had sought a transfer of the matter on the ground that his court was designated to hear cases against lawmakers New Delhi: Ending all uncertainity over the trial in the criminal defamation complaint filed by former Union minister MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani, a Delhi court on …

Entire trial vitiated: Delhi court reserves order on transferring MJ Akbar's case against Priya Ramani
4 years, 3 months ago

Entire trial vitiated: Delhi court reserves order on transferring MJ Akbar's case against Priya Ramani

India Today  

The Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday reserved its order on whether the criminal defamation case filed by BJP MP MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani will be transferred to another court or not. The court said if it is found that the magisterial court trying the criminal defamation case filed by former Union minister MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani …

Selectively targeted by MJ Akbar to halt 'avalanche of allegations' against him, Priya Ramani tells Delhi court
4 years, 4 months ago

Selectively targeted by MJ Akbar to halt 'avalanche of allegations' against him, Priya Ramani tells Delhi court

Firstpost  

The journalist’s lawyer, Rebecca John, told the court that over 14 women accused Akbar of sexual harassment in the wake of the #MeToo movement but he has filed a complaint only against Ramani New Delhi: Journalist Priya Ramani told a Delhi court on Monday that she was “targeted selectively” through a criminal defamation complaint by former Union minister MJ Akbar …

Importance Of The #MeToo Movement Can't Be Contested: Senior Advocate Rebecca John Argues In MJ Akbar's Defamation Case Against Priya Ramani
4 years, 4 months ago

Importance Of The #MeToo Movement Can't Be Contested: Senior Advocate Rebecca John Argues In MJ Akbar's Defamation Case Against Priya Ramani

Live Law  

While making her final arguments on behalf of journalist Priya Ramani who's facing a criminal defamation case for sharing her experience with MJ Akbar, Senior Advocate Rebecca M John categorically stated that the Ramani's statements were made in the context of the #MeToo movement and the importance of this movement can't be contested. To argue that raising a voice against …

#MeToo in the age of coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

#MeToo in the age of coronavirus

Live Mint  

Even before the lockdown started on 25 March, AJ’s colleagues at her PR firm had begun to work from home. “I really could catch a break.” In January, she had approached the office internal complaints committee and shown the lewd messages she had received from her boss. “Most of his messages were on texts, which meant he could have continued …

MJ Akbar defamation case: Ex-minister accuses Priya Ramani of knowingly tarnishing his reputation; next hearing on 17 March
4 years, 10 months ago

MJ Akbar defamation case: Ex-minister accuses Priya Ramani of knowingly tarnishing his reputation; next hearing on 17 March

Firstpost  

Former Union Minister MJ Akbar told a Delhi court on Saturday that journalist Priya Ramani defamed him with full knowledge that her actions would harm his reputation. Luthra claimed that Ramani first said that her entire article was about Akbar, but later in court said that it wasn’t the case. Earlier Friday, Luthra argued that Ramani harmed Akbar’s reputation by …

#MeToo and the Weinstein verdict: What now for working women?
4 years, 10 months ago

#MeToo and the Weinstein verdict: What now for working women?

Al Jazeera  

High-profile verdict spotlights how much needs to be done to root out sexual harassment in workplaces. “I regret that it took so many women to hold one man to account,” Purna Sen, UN-Women’s spokesperson on Addressing Sexual Harassment and Other Forms of Discrimination, told Al Jazeera. #MeToo by the numbers Some 38 percent of US women reported experiencing sexual harassment …

Me Too: Ramani's allegations of sexual misconduct figment of her imagination, Akbar tells court
4 years, 11 months ago

Me Too: Ramani's allegations of sexual misconduct figment of her imagination, Akbar tells court

India Today  

Former Union Minister M J Akbar told a Delhi court Friday that scribe Priya Ramani's accusations of sexual misconduct against him in the wake of #MeToo movement in 2018 were "figment of her imagination" and caused him "great humiliation" and "irreparably damaged his reputation". While referring to an article written by Ramani, which was allegedly termed Akbar a "predator" and …

‘Bombshell’, Based on the Sexual Harassment at Fox News, Hits Home
5 years ago

‘Bombshell’, Based on the Sexual Harassment at Fox News, Hits Home

The Quint  

Gretchen Carlson, played by Nicole Kidman, who is fired by Fox for trying to do stories that speak to ‘real’ women, is also a sexual harassment survivor. In India, after MJ Akbar was accused of sexual harassment by senior journalist Priya Ramani, several women came forward with their stories; one of them even accused him of rape. Bombshell ends at …

MJ Akbar-Priya Ramani defamation case: Defense counsel team's conduct at recent hearing proves women battle patriarchy in courtrooms too
5 years, 1 month ago

MJ Akbar-Priya Ramani defamation case: Defense counsel team's conduct at recent hearing proves women battle patriarchy in courtrooms too

Firstpost  

Geeta Luthra and her team, who are representing MJ Akbar in his defamation case against Priya Ramani, reportedly mocked Ghazala Wahab when she testified against Akbar and detailed the harassment she faced at his hands. On 11 December at court 203, Rouse Avenue, journalist Ghazala Wahab recalled an incident from 1997 as part of her testimony in the Priya Ramani …

MJ Akbar-Priya Ramani defamation case: Journalist Ghazala Wahab denies of acting in malice against the former Union Minister
5 years, 1 month ago

MJ Akbar-Priya Ramani defamation case: Journalist Ghazala Wahab denies of acting in malice against the former Union Minister

Firstpost  

Journalist and author Ghazala Wahab denied a suggestion from advocate Geeta Luthra, Akbar’s counsel, which said that she had maliciously concocted a fictional story about her sexual harassment to malign the reputation of Akbar. After journalist and author Ghazala Wahab gave her statement on 10 December, she was present before the court on Wednesday for her cross-examination, conducted by Advocate …

Priya Ramani Defamation Case : Journalist Ghazala Wahab Tells Court About Alleged Sexual Harassment By M J Akbar
5 years, 1 month ago

Priya Ramani Defamation Case : Journalist Ghazala Wahab Tells Court About Alleged Sexual Harassment By M J Akbar

Live Law  

Senior Journalist and author Ghazala Wahab gave her statements before the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Vishal Pahuja today in MJ Akbar's criminal defamation case against Priya Ramani. Wahab narrated in detail the instances of continued sexual harassment, allegedly committed by former Union Minister MJ Akbar, when she was working at the Asian Age. A series of continued objections by Luthra …

Bollywood finally takes a stand
5 years, 3 months ago

Bollywood finally takes a stand

Deccan Chronicle  

As far as the big guns of Bollywood are concerned, it is business as usual for those accused of sexual misconduct during the #MeToo movement that took over the entertainment industry last year. Akshay Kumar said as much at a recent press conference, where he told the media he wouldn’t mind working with Sajid Khan if he is ‘acquitted’. Without …

MJ Akbar diverting attention from misconduct through defamation case, Priya Ramani tells Delhi court
5 years, 4 months ago

MJ Akbar diverting attention from misconduct through defamation case, Priya Ramani tells Delhi court

Firstpost  

Journalist Priya Ramani told a Delhi court on Friday, 23 August, that ex-Union minister MJ Akbar had filed a “false and malicious case” against her to create a “chilling effect” among all women who spoke out about their experiences of sexual harassment at his hands. “It is unfortunate that women who experienced sexual harassment at workplaces must now defend themselves …

'Its Unfortunate That Women Who Faced Sexual Harassment Have To Defend Criminal Proceedings For Telling The Truth': Priya Ramani Tells Court
5 years, 4 months ago

'Its Unfortunate That Women Who Faced Sexual Harassment Have To Defend Criminal Proceedings For Telling The Truth': Priya Ramani Tells Court

Live Law  

Priya Ranani gave her statement under section 313 of Criminal Procedure Code, before the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal, at the Rouse Avenue Court. Ms Ramani also stated that her article in Vogue Magazine was not intended to harm the reputation of Mr Akbar but only to bring about the stories of multiple women who have faced sexual harassment …

#MeToo: MJ Akbar filed false case to create chilling effect among women, Priya Ramani tells court
5 years, 4 months ago

#MeToo: MJ Akbar filed false case to create chilling effect among women, Priya Ramani tells court

India Today  

Journalist Priya Ramani told a Delhi court on Friday that ex-Union minister MJ Akbar had filed a "false and malicious case" against her to create a "chilling effect" among all women who spoke out about their experiences of sexual harassment at his hands. "It is unfortunate that women who experienced sexual harassment at workplaces must now defend themselves in criminal …

Never Heard of #MeToo Allegations Against MJ Akbar: Witnesses
5 years, 5 months ago

Never Heard of #MeToo Allegations Against MJ Akbar: Witnesses

The Quint  

The court has posted the matter for further proceedings on 2 August. Akbar, who had resigned as a minister on 17 October 2018 following the allegations leveled during the campaign, had told the court that, "Ramani's tweets used language that was deeply offensive, maligning, in bad faith, and a web of fabrication spun out of the lies." Akbar filed a …

#MeToo: Court concludes M J Akbar's cross-examination
5 years, 6 months ago

#MeToo: Court concludes M J Akbar's cross-examination

India TV News  

The cross-examination of former Union minister M J Akbar concluded on Saturday before a Delhi court in a criminal defamation case filed by him against scribe Priya Ramani, who has accused him of sexual misconduct in #MeToo campaign. During his cross-examination by senior advocate Rebecca John, appearing for Ramani, Akbar was questioned about the allegations made by other women journalists …

MeToo: Priya Ramani's allegations of sexual misconduct are not true, claims M J Akbar
5 years, 6 months ago

MeToo: Priya Ramani's allegations of sexual misconduct are not true, claims M J Akbar

India TV News  

Former Union Minister M J Akbar told a Delhi Court on July 6 that allegations of sexual misconduct levelled against him by Priya Ramani were not true. "It is wrong to suggest that Ramani's disclosures in her tweets and articles relating to me were true and made in good faith," M J Akbar told Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal. …

MJ Akbar appears in court in defamation case
5 years, 8 months ago

MJ Akbar appears in court in defamation case

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Delhi Rouse Avenue court on Saturday recorded statements of former Union minister MJ Akbar in the defamation case filed by him against journalist Priya Ramani after she accused him of sexual misconduct. Journalist-turned-politician Akbar had filed a criminal defamation case against Ramani, the first woman journalist to publicly accuse him of harassment after issuing a statement denying …

Sexual harassment allegations against CJI Ranjan Gogoi bring back spotlight on #MeToo movement
5 years, 8 months ago

Sexual harassment allegations against CJI Ranjan Gogoi bring back spotlight on #MeToo movement

Live Mint  

On Saturday afternoon, a battery of lawyers staunchly defended allegations of sexual harassment against the highest judicial office in India. While allegations of sexual harassment stung Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, the episode brings back the spotlight on the #MeToo movement which had recently surfaced, with women across the board speaking about episodes of sexual harassment at the workplace. …

#MeToo India: Priya Ramani to appear in Delhi court today in defamation case filed by MJ Akbar
5 years, 10 months ago

#MeToo India: Priya Ramani to appear in Delhi court today in defamation case filed by MJ Akbar

Firstpost  

Journalist Priya Ramani is expected to appear in a Delhi court on Monday morning in connection with a defamation case filed by former Union minister MJ Akbar over allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him amid the #MeToo movement in India in 2018. Journalist Priya Ramani is expected to appear in a Delhi court on Monday in connection with a …

MJ Akbar features on cover of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas's booklet; journalists ask if BJP has forgotten #MeToo
5 years, 11 months ago

MJ Akbar features on cover of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas's booklet; journalists ask if BJP has forgotten #MeToo

Firstpost  

Former Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar could also be spotted on the inside of the booklet, as a part of several official meetings of the ministry. Months after stepping down as a Union minister over charges of sexual harassment, MJ Akbar featured on the cover of an official booklet of the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. India Today …

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