#MeToo in India: Swati Maliwal calls for MJ Akbar's resignation, says it is 'shameful' that he continues to be a minister
6 years, 3 months ago

#MeToo in India: Swati Maliwal calls for MJ Akbar's resignation, says it is 'shameful' that he continues to be a minister

Firstpost  

Speaking on the charges against Union Minister MJ Akbar made by women journalists, Swati Maliwal said: “It is shameful that Akbar continues to be a minister.” New Delhi: Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal on Thursday called for Union Minister MJ Akbar’s resignation in view of allegations of sexual misconduct and also urged women to speak the truth in the #MeToo campaign. Speaking on the charges against Union Minister MJ Akbar made by women journalists, she said: “It is shameful that Akbar continues to be a minister. It is a responsibility on us,” Maliwal said while answering a question raised by IANS during a press conference organised at Indian Women’s Press Conference. Maliwal said that in the past three years, 55,000 general complaints of all kinds of crimes against Women, from harassment to rape to domestic violence, had been made.

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Women's panel seeks action against Rahul Gandhi over BJP MP's 'misconduct' charge
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Women's panel seeks action against Rahul Gandhi over BJP MP's 'misconduct' charge

India Today  

A day after BJP MP Phangnon Konyak from Nagaland alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi misbehaved with her, the National Commission for Women on Friday urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar to take strict action. Konyak, a tribal BJP MP from Nagaland, alleged that Rahul Gandhi came into her "close proximity" and shouted at …

Delhi Police book Mahua for post on NCW chief; Trinamool MP undeterred
6 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Police book Mahua for post on NCW chief; Trinamool MP undeterred

The Hindu  

The Delhi Police’s Special Cell on Sunday registered an FIR against TMC MP Mahua Moitra for allegedly outraging a woman’s modesty by posting “inappropriate comments” on social media about National Commission of Women chief Rekha Sharma. The FIR was lodged two days after NCW Joint Secretary A. Asholi Chalai wrote to Commissioner of Police Sanjay Arora, asking him to take …

Maliwal’s allegations against govt. malicious: DCW members
6 months, 1 week ago

Maliwal’s allegations against govt. malicious: DCW members

The Hindu  

Two members of the Delhi Commission for Women on Wednesday termed “malicious” their former chief and Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal’s allegations that the panel is being “systematically dismantled” by Delhi government Ministers. In a letter to Ms. Maliwal, panel members Firdos Khan and Kiran Negi also accused Delhi Lieutenant-Governor V. K. Saxena of withholding funding to …

Delhi govt making DCW weak, showing hostility towards women: Swati Maliwal
6 months, 1 week ago

Delhi govt making DCW weak, showing hostility towards women: Swati Maliwal

The Hindu  

Former DCW chief Swati Maliwal has written to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accusing his ministers of making the women's panel a "weak institution". Ms. Maliwal had resigned as the chairperson of the Delhi Commission For Women following her nomination to the Rajya Sabha by the Aam Aadmi Party. In her letter to the Chief Minister, Ms. Maliwal alleged that …

Swati Maliwal threatens to take Delhi ministers to court for spreading 'lies' against her
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Swati Maliwal threatens to take Delhi ministers to court for spreading 'lies' against her

The Hindu  

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on May 20 alleged that Delhi government ministers were "spreading lies" about her and threatened to take them to court. In a post on X, Ms. Maliwal refuted allegations by AAP leaders that she had filed the assault complaint against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar at the BJP's behest as a corruption …

DC Edit | Probe assault on Swati Maliwal
7 months, 4 weeks ago

DC Edit | Probe assault on Swati Maliwal

Deccan Chronicle  

Now that the Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s personal assistant Bibhav Kumar has been named as an accused in an FIR, the police should proceed post-haste with his interrogation regarding the reported assault on AAP MP Swati Maliwal and the law should take its course, and quickly at that. The inglorious events of an assault on a national legislator, who …

DCW Chief Swati Maliwal visits violence struck areas of Manipur
1 year, 5 months ago

DCW Chief Swati Maliwal visits violence struck areas of Manipur

The Hindu  

Chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women Swati Maliwal. She met the two women whose abuse was captured on a video which went viral, and also visited relief camps and other parts of the city that were affected. She said she was horrified by the viral video and felt strongly that the Central Government should sack Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren …

Manipur video: Delhi women panel chief writes to PM, seeks immediate action
1 year, 5 months ago

Manipur video: Delhi women panel chief writes to PM, seeks immediate action

India Today  

The Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal on Thursday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh demanding urgent intervention to curb the violence in Manipur and arrest those behind parading two women naked and allegedly sexually assaulting them. Urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the northeastern state, the DCW chief also …

Delhi BJP demands DCW chief’s removal for fair probe in ‘molestation’ case
1 year, 11 months ago

Delhi BJP demands DCW chief’s removal for fair probe in ‘molestation’ case

The Hindu  

Attacking Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal, the Delhi BJP on Saturday urged Lieutenant-Governor V.K. Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor, in a letter to Mr. Saxena, requested that Ms. Maliwal be suspended so as to prevent her from “influencing” the police investigation into her alleged molestation incident. ‘False statement’ Terming the BJP’s statements false, senior AAP leader Atishi …

Delhi women's body chief Swati Maliwal molested by AAP worker: BJP's sensational claim
1 year, 11 months ago

Delhi women's body chief Swati Maliwal molested by AAP worker: BJP's sensational claim

India Today  

Swati Maliwal, the chief of the Delhi Commission for Women, was molested by a worker of her own party, the BJP’s Delhi unit said in a sensational claim. "Social media reports on this, as well as media reports, indicate that the eve teaser involved, Harish Chandra Suryavanshi, is an active worker of Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party from Sangam Vihar," …

DCW chief Swati Maliwal gets rape threats for seeking removal of Sajid Khan from Bigg Boss
2 years, 3 months ago

DCW chief Swati Maliwal gets rape threats for seeking removal of Sajid Khan from Bigg Boss

Op India  

On October 12, Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal alleged that she had received rape threats on social media platforms after she sought the removal of filmmaker Sajid Khan from the reality show Bigg Boss. Rape threats against Maliwal Maliwal tweeted, “Ever since I wrote a letter to the I&B minister to get #SajidKhan out of Bigg Boss, I …

DCW seeks strict implementation of law against sexual harassment of women at workplace
2 years, 3 months ago

DCW seeks strict implementation of law against sexual harassment of women at workplace

India TV News  

Highlights Notices were issued to all the district magistrates in Delhi seeking specific information. The Delhi Commission for Women has recently put forward a report about various 'lapses' in the implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace law to the Delhi government. It said the low number of complaints registered could also be due to a lack of …

#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” …

Landmark victory for India’s MeToo movement as Delhi court strikes down defamation claim
3 years, 10 months ago

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

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 In a landmark ruling on …

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 …

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

#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 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 …

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

#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". …

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. …

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

'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 …

#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 …

#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 …

Chinmayi on #MeToo: Women are trained not to retaliate
4 years, 10 months ago

Chinmayi on #MeToo: Women are trained not to retaliate

India Today  

On Thursday, singer Chinmayi Sripaada took to her Instagram to share a screengrab that speaks about Oscar-award winning producer Harvey Weinstein, who was accused of multiple sexual assaults. She wrote, "It could take 13 women so far against Vairamuthu.Scores of people banned by Mr Radha Ravi.Multiple girls naming Mr Anu Malik, Kailash Kher or Singer Karthik or Raghu Dixit but …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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