5 years, 4 months ago

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

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 in criminal proceedings to speak the truth,” she said. Ramani, who accused Akbar of sexual misconduct during the #MeToo campaign, said that she spoke the “truth” in “public interest”. “One year later, when the #MeToo movement came to India and many women in my industry — the media started speaking up about their story of sexual harassment, I felt that as a senior journalist my responsibility is to remove the cloak of anonymity.” “I decided to name the editor in that Vogue article.

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1 day, 16 hours ago

Defamation case politically motivated, says BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The defamation case filed by former Delhi minister and AAP leader Satyendar Jain against BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj took a contentious turn as Swaraj’s counsel argued in Rouse Avenue Court that the complaint is politically driven. Representing Swaraj, Advocate Siddhesh Kotwal contended that the defamation complaint was a strategic move aimed at electoral politics, accusing Jain of leveraging …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Defamation case: Rahul Gandhi appears in UP court in defamation case over remarks on Amit Shah

Hindustan Times

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared before the MP-MLA court on Friday for a defamation case hearing. Sultanpur: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on his way to appear at a district court in connection with a defamation case, in Sultanpur, Friday, July 26, 2024. The case dates back to 2018, when BJP leader Vijay Mishra accused Rahul Gandhi of derogatory comments during …

8 months, 1 week ago

'Mass rape warrants...': Rahul Gandhi writes letter to Karnataka CM over Prajwal Revanna case

Hindustan Times

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written a letter to Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah over JD leader Prajwal Revanna's sex scandal, requesting him to extend all possible support to the victims and take strict action against those who committed such a heinous crime. "I am deeply shocked to learn that as far back as December 2023, our Home Minister Shri Amit …

8 months, 1 week ago

'Mass rape warrants...': Rahul Gandhi writes letter to Karnataka CM over Prajwal Revanna case

Hindustan Times

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi High Court allows M.J. Akbar’s plea for early hearing in appeal case

The Hindu

The Delhi High Court on Friday allowed former Union Minister M.J. Akbar’s plea seeking an early hearing of his appeal challenging a trial court order acquitting journalist Priya Ramani in a criminal defamation case filed by him over her allegations of sexual harassment. On January 13, 2022, the High Court agreed to examine Mr. Akbar’s appeal against the trial court …

2 years, 2 months ago

Sheela Priya Seth on Sajid Khan: 'He kept looking at my private parts for about five minutes'

Firstpost

Filmmaker Sajid Khan has been accused by as many as nine women of sexual misconduct in the wake of the MeToo movement that has been going on in the industry for the last four years. After names like Sherlyn Chopra, Saloni Chopra, Mandana Karimi, Rachel White, and Aahana Kumra, actress and model Sheela Priya Seth has accused him of sexual …

3 years ago

#MeToo: Delhi HC admits MJ Akbar's appeal challenging Priya Ramani's acquittal in defamation case

Firstpost

Journalist Priya Ramani made sexual misconduct allegations against MJ Akbar in 2018. A trial court had acquitted Ramani in a defamation case filed by the former Union minister on 17 February, 2021 New Delhi: The Delhi High Court Thursday agreed to examine former Union minister MJ Akbar’s appeal against the trial court order acquitting journalist Priya Ramani in his criminal …

3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi HC Issues Notice to Journalist Priya Ramani on AJ Akbar's Appeal in Defamation Case

News 18

The Delhi High Court Wednesday sought journalist Priya Ramani's stand on former Union minister M J Akbar's appeal against a trial court verdict in his criminal defamation case against her over sexual harassment allegations on the grounds that it was "based on surmises and conjecture". The trial court decided the case as though it was a sexual harassment case instead …

3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On MJ Akbar's Plea Against Priya Ramani's Acquittal In Criminal Defamation Case

Live Law

The Delhi High Court today issued notice on an appeal preferred by former Union Minister MJ Akbar, challenging the acquittal of journalist Priya Ramani in the criminal defamation case filed by him over the "metoo" sexual harassment allegations made by her.Justice Mukta Gupta issued notice to the Respondent and fixed the case for hearing on January 13, 2022.The Court heard …

3 years, 7 months ago

Indian court acquits prominent journalist of rape charge

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An Indian trial court on …

3 years, 8 months ago

MJ Akbar files appeal against Priya Ramani's acquittal; Delhi HC says it will call for trial court records

Firstpost

Akbar’s appeal against Ramani’s acquittal has been listed for hearing on 11 August. New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on 5 May said it will call for the trial court records in connection with the defamation case filed by former Union Minister MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani, who accused him of sexual harassment. The trial court acquitted Ramani by …

3 years, 9 months ago

Delhi HC to Hear MJ Akbar's Plea Against Ramani's Acquittal in Defamation Case on May 5

News 18

The Delhi High Court Thursday said it will hear on May 5 a plea by former Union minister M J Akbar challenging a trial court order acquitting journalist Priya Ramani in the criminal defamation case filed against her over allegations of sexual harassment. Akbar has challenged the trial court’s February 17 order acquitting Ramani in the case on grounds that …

3 years, 9 months ago

MJ Akbar moves to Delhi High Court against Priya Ramani's acquittal

Op India

Former Union Minister MJ Akbar has appealed in the Delhi High Court challenging the acquittal of journalist Priya Ramani in the defamation case. Breaking: MJ Akbar Moves Delhi High Court Challenging Acquittal of #priyaramani in Criminal defamation Case. Delhi HC To Hear the Matter Tomorrow pic.twitter.com/SGil9vk14j — Live Law March 24, 2021 Acquittal of Priya Ramani On February 17 this …

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 …

3 years, 9 months ago

Breaking: Delhi High Court To Hear MJ Akbar's Plea Challenging Priya Ramani's Acquittal In Criminal Defamation Case Tomorrow

Live Law

Former Union Minister MJ Akbar has moved Delhi High Court challenging acquittal of journalist Priya Ramani in the criminal defamation case filed by him over the "metoo" sexual harassment allegations made by her.A Delhi Court on February 17 acquitted Priya Ramani in the Case.Justice Mukta Gupta will hear the matter tomorrow. Former Union Minister MJ Akbar has moved Delhi High …

3 years, 10 months ago

A verdict that has ended a long silence

The Hindu

The acquittal of Priya Ramani, a journalist, on a complaint of criminal defamation by former Union Minister M.J. Akbar has come as a vindication to a long line of women who have not been taken seriously earlier when they have alleged sexual harassment. Mr. Akbar alleged that Ms. Ramani’s allegations, “by their very tone and tenor, are ex facie defamatory …

3 years, 10 months ago

Defamation as crime: The Hindu Editorial on the acquittal of journalist Priya Ramani

The Hindu

Some judicial verdicts acquire emblematic significance far beyond the outcome of a particular case. The acquittal of journalist Priya Ramani of the charge of defaming M.J. Akbar, a former Union Minister, journalist and author, has protected and preserved the space for women who have found their voice in recent times to speak out about their experience of sexual harassment in …

3 years, 10 months ago

Amid landmark verdict in Priya Ramani vs MJ Akbar case, incremental gains for survivors of sexual harassment

Firstpost

Tarun Tejpal’s name came up most recently in the public domain on 6 January this year, when the Goa Police filed a supplementary chargesheet against him. Also in 2019, composer-singer Anu Malik was reinstated as a judge on the TV reality show Indian Idol, from which he had been suspended in 2018 following accusations of sexual harassment from multiple women. …

3 years, 10 months ago

When a Victim Becomes Accused: The Biggest Takeaway From Priya Ramani vs MJ Akbar Verdict

News 18

In what is being hailed as a landmark judgment, a Delhi Court acquitted journalist Priya Ramani in the criminal defamation case filed by her alleged perpetrator MJ Akbar. “The biggest takeaway of the verdict is that women should speak up more and they shouldn’t be scared of the consequences of their truth," Priya Ramani told News18. Judge Ravindra Kumar Pandey …

3 years, 10 months ago

Taapsee, Richa and Others Celebrate Priya Ramani's Acquittal in MJ Akbar Defamation Case

News 18

Prominent Bollywood celebrities, including actors Taapsee Pannu, Richa Chadha, and filmmaker Onir on Wednesday hailed journalist Priya Ramani’s acquittal in MJ Akbar’s criminal defamation case over allegations of sexual harassment. Screenwriter-editor Apurva Asrani said Ramani’s acquittal is a “relief” for those women who found the courage to call out their abusers but said it’s only half the battle won. @IndiaMeToo” …

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 …

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” …

3 years, 10 months ago

Landmark victory for India’s MeToo movement as Delhi court strikes down defamation claim

The Independent

3 years, 10 months ago

Who is Priya Ramani and what is the India MeToo case about?

The Independent

3 years, 10 months ago

MJ Akbar Not A Man Of 'Stellar Reputation', Delhi Court Says Based On Priya Ramani, Ghazala Wahab Testimonies

Live Law

Senior editor and former Union Minister MJ Akbar cannot be regarded as a "man of stellar reputation", observed a Delhi Court while dismissing his criminal defamation complaint against journalist Priya Ramani over her sexual harassment allegations made against him.The Court made this observation on the basis of testimonies of Ramani and journalist Ghazala Wahab, who detailed their experiences. Senior editor …

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 …

3 years, 10 months ago

My victory belongs to everyone who spoke up during the #MeToo movement, says Priya Ramani

The Hindu

Following a Delhi court’s verdict acquitting journalist Priya Ramani in a defamation case filed by former Union Minister M.J. Akbar, Ms. Ramani said that she felt vindicated on behalf of all the women who have ever spoken up against sexual harassment at the workplace. # MeToo | Women lawyers, activists hail ‘historic’ judgement acquitting Priya Ramani Speaking to The Hindu, …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi Court acquits journalist Priya Ramani in criminal defamation case filed by MJ Akbar

India TV News

A Delhi Court on Wednesday acquitted Journalist Priya Ramani in a criminal defamation case filed by former Union Minister MJ Akbar for accusing him of sexual misconduct. In the wake of #MeToo movement in 2018, Ramani had made an allegation of sexual harassment against Akbar. Pursuant to this, he filed the criminal defamation case against her and resigned as the …

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". …

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 …

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. …

3 years, 10 months ago

BREAKING : 'Woman Has Right To Put Her Grievance Even After Decades' : Delhi Court Acquits Priya Ramani In MJ Akbar's Criminal Defamation Case

Live Law

A Delhi Court on Wednesday acquitted journalist Priya Ramani in the criminal defamation case filed by former Union Minister MJ Akbar over the "metoo" sexual harassment allegations made by her. #PriyaRamani says after her acquittal in MJ Akbar's defamation case, "I feel amazing, I feel vindicated to have my truth accepted in a court of law." pic.twitter.com/KDefjsPOtx — Live Law …

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 …

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 …

3 years, 10 months ago

Priya Ramani acquitted: Timeline of defamation case filed against her by MJ Akbar

India Today

Nearly 2.5 years after former Union minister MJ Akbar filed a criminal defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani for accusing him of sexually harassing her, a Delhi court on Wednesday acquitted Priya Ramani in the case. October 15, 2018: MJ Akbar filed a criminal defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani in a Delhi court. October 18, 2018: The Delhi court …

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 …

3 years, 10 months ago

Right to reputation not bigger than right to dignity: What court said in Akbar vs Ramani verdict

India Today

The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi dismissed the criminal defamation case that former Union minister MJ Akbar had filed against journalist Priya Ramani over allegations of sexual harassment. The Delhi court rejected Akbar's contention that his reputation was tarnished by the allegations levelled by Ramani decades after the said incident took place. "The right to reputation can’t be protected at …

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 …

3 years, 11 months ago

#MeToo case: Delhi court defers verdict on MJ Akbar’s defamation suit against Priya Ramani to 17 February

Firstpost

The crux of Ramani’s arguments in court was that she was not the sole person who had made allegations of sexual harassment against Akbar, but he had selectively targetted her due to her vulnerability A Delhi Court on Wednesday deferred to 17 February the pronouncement of verdict in the criminal defamation filed by MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani for …

3 years, 11 months ago

Delhi Court Defers The Pronouncement Of Judgment On Akbar's Criminal Defamation Case Against Priya Ramani To Feb 17

Live Law

The judgment on MJ Akbar's criminal defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani has been deferred to February 17 by a Delhi Court.The Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate of Rouse Avenue Courts, Ravindra Kumar Pandey today deferred passing his verdict in the defamation case of former MP MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani to Feb 17, stating that the written submissions were. …

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 …

3 years, 11 months ago

MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani verdict deferred till February 17, a relook at the case

India Today

A Delhi court on Wednesday deferred its verdict in a criminal defamation case brought by former Union minister and journalist MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani till February 17. The judgment on Akbar's criminal defamation case against Priya Ramani was then deferred to February 17. In his defamation suit, Akbar claimed that Priya Ramani caused damage to his "stellar reputation" …

3 years, 11 months ago

Delhi Court To Pronounce Verdict Tomorrow In MJ Akbar's Criminal Defamation Case Against Journalist Priya Ramani

Live Law

A Delhi Court will tomorrow pronounce verdict in the criminal defamation case filed by former Union Minister Mr. M.J. Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani. The judgment will be delivered by Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Ravindra Kumar Pandey at 2:30 PM in an open court in the presence of the both parties.The judge had on 1st February 2021 reserved judgment in …

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 …

3 years, 11 months ago

'Akbar Went After Ramani As She Was A Soft Target & Did Not Go After Other Women As He Was Afraid' : Rebecca John Argues On Final Day

Live Law

A Delhi Court on Monday reserved judgment in the criminal defamation case filed by former Union Minister Mr. M.J. Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani. John also said that Akbar was following a "selective prosecution" by filing a criminal defamation case only against Priya Ramani while leaving other women like Ghazala Wahab and Pallavi Gogoi who had levelled graver charges of …

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BJP man arrested in Madurai for sexually harassing teenage girl with mom’s help

New Indian Express

MADURAI: A BJP state functionary was arrested by the Madurai city police on charges of sexually assaulting a teenage girl. The incident came to light last year when the girl’s father approached the district court in April 2024, after which the judge ordered the city police to register a case. The complainant alleged that the accused M S Shah, state …

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Delhi Police files four FIRs against AAP over alleged defamatory posts on PM, Home Minister

India TV News

The Delhi Police have registered four separate FIRs against the Aam Aadmi Party and its leaders for posting derogatory comments on social media platforms targeting the Prime Minister and the Home Minister. First FIR: Objectionable posts on PM and Home Minister The first FIR accuses AAP of sharing inflammatory information about the Prime Minister and Home Minister. Second FIR: Tampered …

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2 days, 11 hours ago

'Prosecutrix's Testimony Doesn't Inspire Confidence' : Supreme Court Affirms Acquittal In Rape Case

Live Law

The Supreme Court, observed that in rape cases if a conviction is based on the sole evidence of a single witness, even that of the victim herself, such evidence should inspire confidence in the Court. But nevertheless when a person can be convicted on the testimony of a single witness the Courts are bound to be very careful in examining …

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2 days, 16 hours ago

Chhattisgarh Minister Lakhan Lal Dewangan faces backlash over remarks to protesting women

New Indian Express

RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh's Commerce and Industry Minister, Lakhan Lal Dewangan, sparked controversy after a video surfaced showing him reprimanding a group of women protesting in his constituency, Korba. The women were demanding a waiver on loans totalling over Rs 110 crore, which they claimed had been fraudulently taken in their names by the now-defunct Floramax company. The protesters, who had been …

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Communal, Abusive, Sexist—The Unofficial Ticket to Political Success

The Quint

In the modern political landscape, doing good for the people no longer seems to be the key to success. Instead, making controversial, sexist, and communal remarks appears to be the new shortcut to gaining political power. The rise of a new ‘Caps’ course has led to a trend—politicians gaining election tickets and promotions based on their offensive rhetoric. From insulting …

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Rudy Giuliani held in contempt of court for repeating false claims about defamed election workers

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Rudy Giuliani held in contempt of court for repeating false claims about defamed election workers

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Why Honey Rose sexual harassment case is a litmus test for Kerala

India Today

The arrest of businessman Boby Chemmanur for alleged obscene remarks against South cinema actress Honey Rose has put the spotlight back on the misogynistic and predatory environment prevalent in the cinema and entertainment industry of Kerala, highlighted vividly last year in the Justice K. Hema Commission’s report on the working conditions of women professionals in the sector. The Kerala police …

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Fact Check: Claims About Narayana Murthy Calling for Limiting Gender Interactions is Fake

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Multiple social media users shared a screenshot of a purported media report, claiming that Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy recently argued for limiting interaction between young boys and females. Claim An X user shared on January 7 a screenshot of a purported article by Hindustan Times, which stated that Infosys founder Narayan Murthy advocated limited interaction between young …

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Rahul Gandhi gets bail in defamation case over remarks on Savarkar

India Today

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi was granted bail on Friday by a Pune Court in a defamation case related to his remarks about Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. In April 2023, Satyaki Savarkar lodged a complaint with a Pune magistrate court regarding Rahul Gandhi's alleged defamatory comments about Savarkar. "Rahul Gandhi has intentionally made false, malicious and wild allegations against Savarkar, …

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Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil booked for remarks against Minister Dhananjay Munde

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Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil booked for remarks against Minister Dhananjay Munde

The Hindu

The Maharashtra Police have registered a case against Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil in Latur district for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Minister and NCP leader Dhananjay Munde and his community during a public rally. The complaint, filed by Kishor Munde, a supporter of the Minister, alleged that Mr. Jarange-Patil made objectionable comments targeting Mr. Munde and the Vanjari community …

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'Made Sexually Coloured Advances & Remarks Prima Facie' : Kerala Court Remands Businessman Boby Chemmanur In Sexual Harassment Case

Live Law

The Ernakulam Judicial First Class Magistrate Court II refused to grant bail to businessman Boby Chemmannur who was accused in a sexual harassment complaint raised by a prominent Malayalam film actress. It added that the accused had made physical contact and advances at the informant without her consent and indeed made remarks that were prima facie sexually coloured. The Court …

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'Made Sexually Coloured Advances & Remarks Prima Facie' : Kerala Court Remands Businessman Boby Chemmanur In Sexual Harassment Case

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Karnataka High Court Stalls Framing Of Charge Against Prajwal Revanna In Alleged Sexual Assault Case Till January 16

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Karnataka High Court Stalls Framing Of Charge Against Prajwal Revanna In Alleged Sexual Assault Case Till January 16

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The Karnataka High Court on Thursday directed the trial court not to frame charges against former Member of Parliament, Prajwal Revanna who is accused in a case of rape and sexual assault, till January 16. Justice M Nagaprasanna has directed thus while hearing a petition filed by Revanna, questioning an order dated December 1, 2024 of the trial court rejecting …

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Investigation launched into Met’s handling of sexual assault allegations made against Mohamed al-Fayed

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Malayalam actress seeks action over offensive social media comments

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Thiruvananthapuram: Malayalam actress Maala Parvathi on Wednesday lodged a complaint with the police against an individual who allegedly made offensive comments about her on social media, as well as a YouTube channel that created a video using still photos from her movies. Based on the complaint filed by the 'Koode' actress, the cyber police here registered a case against the …

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Police form special team to probe harassment charges against Kerala businessman Boby Chemmanur

The Hindu

The Kochi City police have formed a special investigation team to probe the case registered against Kerala businessman Boby Chemmanur on a complaint lodged by a woman actor on Tuesday. The team led by the Ernakulam Central police inspector also comprises officers from the cyberpolice as charges under the IT Act have also been invoked. The actor accused Mr. Chemmanur …

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Sam Altman’s sister accuses him of sexually abusing her, OpenAI CEO calls claims ’entirely untrue’

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Sam Altman’s sister accuses him of sexually abusing her, OpenAI CEO calls claims ’entirely untrue’

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Comment on woman's body shape also sexual harassment rules Kerala High Court

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Comment on woman's body shape also sexual harassment rules Kerala High Court

India Today

The Kerala High Court has ruled that a comment on a woman’s “body structure” qualifies as a sexually coloured remark and constitutes the penal offence of sexual harassment. Justice A Badharudeen delivered the judgment while rejecting a plea by a former Kerala State Electricity Board employee to quash a sexual harassment case filed against him by a woman colleague. Seeking …

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Case registered against businessman Bobby Chemmannur on woman actor’s complaint

The Hindu

The Ernakulam Central police registered a case against businessman Bobby Chemmannur on Tuesday on a complaint lodged by a woman actor accusing him of harassing her with sexually-loaded comments on social media and also personally while attending an inaugural function. On Sunday, she had lodged a complaint against 30 persons for allegedly making sexually-loaded comments beneath her social media post. …

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Rape Charge Against Ex-BJP Nominee Gym Soma

Deccan Chronicle

Bengaluru: A 26-year-old woman alleged rape on her by Somashekar alias Gym Soma who unsuccessfully contested Sakleshpura Assembly seat reserved for Scheduled Castes in Hassan as a Bharatiya Janata Party nominee in 2018 and registered a complaint at Ashok Nagar police station in Bengaluru city on Tuesday. The woman alleged that she came into contact with Somashekar through one of …

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Police monitoring Honey Rose’s social media handles amid probe into derogatory comments, record her statement

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Police monitoring Honey Rose’s social media handles amid probe into derogatory comments, record her statement

The Hindu

The Ernakulam Central police in Kerala are keeping a close tab on the social media handles of actor Honey Rose in the wake of her complaint of sexually-loaded derogatory comments to her social media post. We will take immediate action against any such similar comments that appear in the comment section of her social media handles,” said the police sources. …

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Malayalam actor files complaint against Kerala businessman over obscene remarks

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Malayalam actor files complaint against Kerala businessman over obscene remarks

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Allahabad High Court Annual Digest 2024 [Part II]

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Citations 2024 LiveLaw 391 – 2024 LiveLaw 787Lawyers To Ensure Dignity Of Court Even When Challenging Its Order: Allahabad High Court Deprecates Disrespectful Drafting Of Review ApplicationCase Title: M/S Rajshi Processors Raebareli Thru. And 2 Others 2024 LiveLaw 391 Case citation: 2024 LiveLaw 784 While disposing of a public interest litigation pertaining to illegal leasing of land belonging to schools, …

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Trump makes shocking claim about Alvin Bragg ahead of hush money case sentencing, ‘Biden/Harris DOJ forced Bragg to…’

Hindustan Times

Ahead of a January 10 sentencing in Donald Trump’s New York hush money case, the president-elect made a shocking claim: Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg “never wanted to bring” the case against him. Donald Trump makes shocking claim about Alvin Bragg ahead of hush money case sentencing “D.A. The judge suggested Trump would instead receive an “unconditional discharge.” Trump claimed …

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Rupali Ganguly files defamation suit against stepdaughter in Bombay High Court

India Today

Actor Rupali Ganguly has filed a defamation suit in the Bombay High Court against her stepdaughter in which she is seeking that the latter be restrained by a permanent injunction against putting out social media posts that defame the actor. Advocate Sana Raees Khan on Monday told the high court bench that in 2020, when the actor’s famous television serial …

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Man detained for posting abusive remarks against Malayalam actor online

India Today

The Ernakulam Central police detained one person based on a complaint filed by Malayalam actor Honey Rose alleging online abuse. The actor, in the Facebook post, was reacting strongly against a supposedly popular individual “who keeps following her and is insulting her through double-meaning expressions”. “As if in revenge against my refusal to go to functions invited by that individual, …

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BJP Candidate Ramesh Bidhuri Faces Backlash over his Remarks

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: A day after the BJP announced its first list of candidates for the Delhi Assembly polls, the party faced embarrassment as its Kalkaji candidate Ramesh Bidhuri on Sunday said that "after victory in the Delhi Assembly polls next month, he will develop smooth roads in the constituency like Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's cheeks". Mr Bidhuri made the …

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After remarks on Priyanka Gandhi, BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri's comment on Atishi sparks row

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After remarks on Priyanka Gandhi, BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri's comment on Atishi sparks row

Hindustan Times

BJP's Kalkaji candidate Ramesh Bidhuri courted another controversy on Sunday after he targeted Delhi chief minister Atishi over her surname, reported PTI. At a 'Parivartan Rally' in Rohini, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi later addressed, Bidhuri said that Atishi changed her surname from "Marlena" to "Singh." The Aam Aadmi Party responded to Bidhuri's remarks, alleging that leaders of the BJP …

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‘Sexist’: Bidhuri faces criticism for Delhi CM, Priyanka Gandhi remarks

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‘Sexist’: Bidhuri faces criticism for Delhi CM, Priyanka Gandhi remarks

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The Bharatiya Janata Party’s Kalkaji seat candidate Ramesh Bidhuri has stirred a massive political controversy with two separate statements mentioning Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi and Delhi chief minister Atishi, drawing strong criticism from both the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday for the “distasteful” and “sexist” remarks. But I assure you just as we made the roads in …

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‘Single instance of following a girl is not stalking’: Bombay high court

Hindustan Times

In a key ruling, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay high court said that a single instance of following a girl does not constitute stalking under Section 354-D of the Indian Penal Code, which was not replaced by the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita when the case that the court was hearing was filed. The Bombay high court recently clarified that a …

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BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri regrets after backlash over sexist jibe on Priyanka Gandhi: ‘I take my words back’

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Ramesh Bidhuri, the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Delhi's Kalkaji assembly constituency expressed regret on Sunday over snide remark on Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi. Ramesh Bidhuri said, “I express regret over it and I take my words back,” reported ANI. Find out what sparked controversy The BJP candidate sparked controversy over his comments that he would develop roads in his …

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UK: Tweet of 'journalist' Sulaiman Ahmed justifying sex with minors goes viral

Op India

Amid outrage over the overwhelming prevalence of Pakistani Muslim grooming gangs in the United Kingdom, a 2-year-old tweet of ‘journalist’ Sulaiman Ahmed has gone viral on social media. Netizens slam Sulaiman Ahmed In a tweet, popular X Han Shawnity said, “In a surprise to no one Sulaiman Ahmed is rushing to the defense of the Pakistani Muslims rape gangs of …

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‘Priyanka Gandhi ke gaalon jaisi…’: BJP Kalkaji candidate Ramesh Bidhuri’s remark goes viral, Congress demands apology

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A video of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ramesh Bidhuri making derogatory remarks against Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi went viral on Sunday. In the video clip, Bidhuri could be heard saying, "I promise you that I will each build road of Kalkaji" smooth "like the cheeks of Priyanka Gandhi." just like we built roads of Okhla and Sangam Vihar, we will …

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Don’t share unverified information on Anna University rape probe: DGP

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: Police on Saturday requested media houses, individuals, social media influencers and others to refrain from speculating on the progress of investigation by a Special Investigation Team in the Anna University case, considering its serious and sensitive nature. “Misleading information can lead to severe consequences for the individuals involved and may undermine the integrity of the investigation,” a statement from …

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Congress trying to put me behind bars: BRS working president KT Rama Rao

New Indian Express

RAJANNA-SIRCILLA : BRS working president and Sircilla MLA KT Rama Rao expressed confidence that the pink party would regain its past glory, predicting a bright future under the leadership of party chief K Chandrasekhar Rao. “The Congress government is trying its best to send me to jail by filing six false cases against me,” Rama Rao claimed, and urged the …

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Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni scandal: Now he’s suing the New York Times. The lawsuit is really something.

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Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni scandal: Now he’s suing the New York Times. The lawsuit is really something.

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Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Last month, Lively filed a legal complaint that claimed Baldoni and film producer Jamey Heath not only sexually harassed her on the set of their blockbuster hit It Ends With Us, but that they, along with their production company …

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Mumbai woman files case against husband for harassment over dowry, triple talaq

Hindustan Times

A woman has accused her husband and in-laws of harassment over dowry demands and being divorced via triple talaq on a video call. During a video chat, a lady accused her husband and in-laws of harassing her over requests for money and the triple talaq divorce. Mumbai police have registered a case against a man working in the United Kingdom …

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Nicki Minaj sued for assault by former tour employee

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Nicki Minaj sued for assault by former tour employee

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Annamalai's 'distorted by DMK' charge amid Anna University sex assault outrage

India Today

Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai stepped up the attack on the ruling DMK following the alleged sexual assault of a student on the Anna University campus, calling the incident “only the tip of the iceberg” and demanding both police and government accountability. “DMK is trying to set the narrative that the victim was at fault,” the BJP leader alleged, …

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'Only Said What Was Stated In Manusmriti': Madras High Court Quashes Case Against MP Thol Thirumavalan For Alleged Comments On Hindu Women

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The Madras High Court has quashed a case registered against Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi party head and Lok Sabha MP Thol Thirumavalan for alleged comments against Hindu women. The case was registered based on a complaint in 2020 alleging that Thirumavalan, in one of his interviews had made comments lowering the Hindu women. “What has been stated in the book "Manu …

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Love Jihad in Uttarakhand: Muslim man poses as Suraj to exploit a Dalit Hindu woman, exploits her of wealth and jewellery

Op India

In Uttarakhand’s Udham Singh Nagar, a Muslim man named Jabir Ali befriended a Dalit Hindu woman by introducing himself as Suraj. The victim said, “When I refused, Jabir and his brothers – Abbas Ali, Riyasat, Zakir and Shakir – started threatening to make the video viral and kill me.” Eventually, the victim was forced to marry. The victim said that …

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Madras High Court Refuses To Interfere With Conviction Of Actor-Politician S. Ve Shekar For Comments Against Women Journalists

Live Law

The Madras High Court has refused to interfere with the conviction of Actor-Politician S. Ve Shekar for his derogatory comments against women journalists. When once the contents are released and it is In February 2024, the Additional Sessions Court for Trial of Cases Related to MPs and MLAs of Tamil Nadu convicted Shekar for making offensive posts against women journalists. …

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Anna University Sexual Assault Case Being Politicised, Political Parties Protesting For Media Attention: Madras High Court Remarks Orally

Live Law

The Madras High Court on Thursday lamented over the politicization of the recent alleged sexual assault of a second-year engineering student at Anna University, without any genuine concerns for women's safety. The court made the oral comments when Advocate K Balu mentioned a case regarding denial of permission for protest by the Women's Wing of the Pattali Makkal Katchi party …

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Man claims wife kidnapped due to inter-caste marriage, court seeks her appearance

India Today

The Bombay High Court has directed the Mumbai Police to ensure that a woman is produced before it after a plea was filed before the woman's husband claiming that his wife had been kidnapped two weeks ago. A bench of Justices Dr Neela Gokhale and Ashwin Bhobe, while hearing the plea of Pradeep Rajesh Kumar Gupta, directed the Mumbai Police …

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Outrage over public parade of Patidar woman in Gujarat fake letter scandal

New Indian Express

AHMEDABAD: A public parade of a Patidar woman accused in a fake letter scandal targeting a BJP leader in Gujarat's Amreli district has sparked widespread outrage. On Thursday, the International Kurmi Sena submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel via the Rajkot Collector, demanding strict action against the involved police officers. Meanwhile, Congress leader Paresh Dhanani reignited the controversy …

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Justin Baldoni files $250 million libel lawsuit against New York Times over Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims

Live Mint

Justin Baldoni, the director of ‘It Ends With Us’, who is at the forefront of sexual harassment allegations made by Hollywood A-lister Blake Lively, has slapped a $250 million libel lawsuit on The New York Times, according to an AP report. Both the story and complaint alleged that Baldoni hired publicists to “destroy” the actresses' reputation if she made public …

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Justin Baldoni sues NYT for $250M over report on Blake Lively's sex harassment accusations

Raw Story

Justin Baldoni has reportedly filed a lawsuit alleging libel against The New York Times over its bombshell reporting on accusations of sexual harassment against him by Hollywood co-star Blake Lively. Baldoni’s lawsuit accused the newspaper of relying "almost entirely on Lively’s unverified and self-serving narrative, lifting it nearly verbatim while disregarding an abundance of evidence that contradicted her claims and …

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Justin Baldoni sues New York Times for $250 million for 'manipulative' piece on Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims

Hindustan Times

Actor-filmmaker Justin Baldoni has sued the New York Times, demanding $250 million in damages. The suit is in response to a deep dive piece the newspaper had published backing Baldoni's It Ends With Us co-star Blake Lively's sexual harassment allegations against him. Justin Baldoni has sued the New York Times for $250 million over a piece that supported Blake Lively's …

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Justin Baldoni sues New York Times over reporting of Blake Lively allegations

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Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy It Ends With Us star and director Justin Baldoni is suing …

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