Journalist Organisations Issue Statement on MJ Akbar, Demand Probe
6 years, 3 months ago

Journalist Organisations Issue Statement on MJ Akbar, Demand Probe

The Quint  

Here is the full text of the statement: We the undersigned journalist organisations have been deeply concerned over the overwhelming complaints of sexual harassment in the media. There can be no dispute about the need for an impartial probe into all the complaints without fear of threat or intimidation to the complainants - and this acquires particular significance if one of the accused is an influential minister in the government. In the interests of a fair probe, moral and public propriety, it would only be appropriate that the minister step down from his post till such time as the inquiry is completed. An impartial probe should be conducted into all the complaints without fear of threat or intimidation to the complainants more so as the accused party is an influential minister in the present government.

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Press Association condemns 'beating' of journalist at AAP event; seeks probe
2 years, 8 months ago

Press Association condemns 'beating' of journalist at AAP event; seeks probe

Firstpost  

A correspondent with Hindustan Post has lodged a complaint saying that authorities had denied him entry to the press conference addressed by Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann New Delhi: Press Association on Sunday condemned the alleged roughing up of a journalist by authorities during a press conference of the Delhi and Punjab chief ministers recently. In a statement here, the …

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

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 …

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
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 …

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 …

#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 …

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 …

'Felt responsibility to remove cloak of anonymity': Journalist Priya Ramani on naming MJ Akbar
4 years, 4 months ago

'Felt responsibility to remove cloak of anonymity': Journalist Priya Ramani on naming MJ Akbar

Firstpost  

Ramani on Tuesday said she felt compelled to speak after seeing women who shared their experiences of having experienced inappropriate behaviour. Journalist Priya Ramani told a Delhi court on Tuesday that she decided to name former Union minister and editor MJ Akbar in the context of the #MeToo movement as she “felt a responsibility to remove the cloak of anonymity.” …

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 …

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 …

Keeping silent wouldn't have been the right thing to do, Priya Ramani tells court; concludes testimony in MJ Akbar defamation case
5 years, 4 months ago

Keeping silent wouldn't have been the right thing to do, Priya Ramani tells court; concludes testimony in MJ Akbar defamation case

Firstpost  

‘I spoke the truth when I disclosed my experience of my first job interview,’ said Priya Ramani, adding that it is important for women to speak up about sexual harassment at the workplace. Court to continue recording Priya Ramani's statement today.#MeToo #MJAkbar #PriyaRamani @mjakbar @priyaramani — Bar & Bench September 9, 2019 “I spoke the truth when I disclosed my …

Priya Ramani details her encounter with MJ Akbar in defamation case, explains magazine article in Delhi court
5 years, 4 months ago

Priya Ramani details her encounter with MJ Akbar in defamation case, explains magazine article in Delhi court

Firstpost  

At the court hearing today, Ramani said that after the #MeToo movement went under way in 2018, multiple women came out with allegations of sexual misconduct against Akbar and seeing all these women, she felt compelled to speak up about her experience with Akbar in 1993 and removed the anonymity that she had given him in her Vogue article and …

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: 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 …

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 …

#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 …

US-based journalist accuses MJ Akbar of rape; ex-minister says 'it was consensual', wife calls it 'lie'
6 years, 2 months ago

US-based journalist accuses MJ Akbar of rape; ex-minister says 'it was consensual', wife calls it 'lie'

India TV News  

Series of allegations continue to be levelled against former minister of state in the Narendra Modi government and a veteran journalist M J Akbar with another Indian-American woman journalist, who worked with him at Asian Age newspaper, coming forward to share her horrific experience. Responding to the accusations, Akbar admitted having a "consensual relationship" with the journalist but rejected allegations …

MJ Akbar records statement in defamation case against journalist, calls #MeToo allegations scurrilous
6 years, 2 months ago

MJ Akbar records statement in defamation case against journalist, calls #MeToo allegations scurrilous

India TV News  

Former Union minister MJ Akbar, who has filed a criminal defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani, told a Delhi court on Wednesday that an "immediate damage" has been caused to him due to the "scurrilous", concocted and false allegations of sexual misconduct levelled against him. Expressing her readiness to fight the defamation allegations, Ramani had said, "Rather than engage with …

MeToo in India: Priya Ramani's allegations did 'immediate damage' to my reputation, MJ Akbar tells court; calls allegations baseless
6 years, 2 months ago

MeToo in India: Priya Ramani's allegations did 'immediate damage' to my reputation, MJ Akbar tells court; calls allegations baseless

Firstpost  

Former Union minister MJ Akbar on Wednesday appeared before a Delhi court to record his statement in the criminal defamation case filed by him against journalist Priya Ramani. When the article was published in Vogue India in 2017, it did not include my name”, Akbar said in court. This is mentioned in the tweet dated 8 October as well.” Akbar …

MeToo: MJ Akbar to record his statement against Priya Ramani in Delhi court today
6 years, 2 months ago

MeToo: MJ Akbar to record his statement against Priya Ramani in Delhi court today

India TV News  

Former Union Minister MJ Akbar is set to appear in New Delhi's Patiala House court to record his statement in connection with a defamation suit filed by him against journalist Priya Ramani who had accused him of sexual harassment. During the last hearing on October 19, Akbar's lawyer Geeta Luthra told the court that kbar’s reputation has been tarnished by …

Spotlight on #MeToo: Tackling workplace harassment in Indian media
6 years, 2 months ago

Spotlight on #MeToo: Tackling workplace harassment in Indian media

Firstpost  

As the #MeToo movement rages on, #Spotlight is a watch on sexual assault and everyday harassment in the workplace. Several cases of harassment made the headlines in 2017 as well: An anonymous blogger called ‘Indian Fowler’ accused The Viral Fever founder Arunabh Kumar of sexual harassment; multiple allegations surfaced against venture capitalist Mahesh Murthy ; a news report detailed an …

MJ Akbar removes Minister of State for External Affairs from Twitter bio after furore in media
6 years, 2 months ago

MJ Akbar removes Minister of State for External Affairs from Twitter bio after furore in media

Firstpost  

Despite having stepped down as the Minister of State for External Affairs following the rising demand for his dismissal and the many complaints of sexual harassment a week ago, MJ Akbar’s Twitter bio still states that he is the Minister of State for External Affairs. Former junior external affairs minister MJ Akbar finally removed his ministerial designation from his Twitter …

Not aware of any meeting between Sushma Swaraj and MJ Akbar, says MEA amid sexual allegations against journalist-turned politician
6 years, 2 months ago

Not aware of any meeting between Sushma Swaraj and MJ Akbar, says MEA amid sexual allegations against journalist-turned politician

India TV News  

Amid sexual allegations against journalist-turned politician MJ Akbar, MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that he was not aware of any specific meeting between External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Akbar on the charges levelled against him. Akbar, a former journalist, stepped down on Wednesday in the face of mounting pressure following a spate of allegations of sexual harassment against him …

MJ Akbar quits: Inside story of how BJP leadership took final call amid mounting pressure, differences in Cabinet
6 years, 2 months ago

MJ Akbar quits: Inside story of how BJP leadership took final call amid mounting pressure, differences in Cabinet

Firstpost  

At least two senior ministers—perceived to be very important in the government—felt allegations on social media should not mean Akbar’s removal from the council of ministers. Then, around 20 women, as part of a #MeToo campaign, came forward on social media to accuse Akbar of making unwanted advances and sexually harassing them in hotel rooms or at the office. Unsure …

MJ Akbar quits: Silence from politicos, Twitter tiffs show why majority of harassed women choose to keep mum
6 years, 2 months ago

MJ Akbar quits: Silence from politicos, Twitter tiffs show why majority of harassed women choose to keep mum

Firstpost  

It seems like good sense prevailed in the end. Argument one, which is the dominant one, is usually found among those men who probably never actually harassed anyone themselves, but are instinctively suspicious of attractive and bright women at the work place. At the workplace, men are naturally attracted to good looking women, but don’t act on it for a …

Patiala House Court Takes Cognizance Of MJ Akbar’s Defamation Complaint Against Journalist Priya Ramani For #Metoo Allegations
6 years, 2 months ago

Patiala House Court Takes Cognizance Of MJ Akbar’s Defamation Complaint Against Journalist Priya Ramani For #Metoo Allegations

Live Law  

The Patiala House Court on Thursday took cognizance of the criminal defamation complaint filed by former Union Minister MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani.The case was heard by an additional chief metropolitan magistrate Samar Vishal. The Patiala House Court on Thursday took cognizance of the criminal defamation complaint filed by former Union Minister MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani. Senior …

Delhi court to examine M.J. Akbar’s plaint against Priya Ramani on 31 Oct
6 years, 2 months ago

Delhi court to examine M.J. Akbar’s plaint against Priya Ramani on 31 Oct

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Patiala House Court on Thursday took cognizance of the criminal defamation suit filed by former minister of state for external affairs M.J. Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani over her allegations of sexual harassment. Senior advocate Geeta Luthra representing Akbar, a former journalist, told the court that Ramani’s tweets had been widely circulated and retweeted and were “clearly …

MJ Akbar resignation big victory for #MeToo: Real troubles for ex-minister may begin during defamation hearing
6 years, 2 months ago

MJ Akbar resignation big victory for #MeToo: Real troubles for ex-minister may begin during defamation hearing

Firstpost  

Akbar’s exit is as much of a jolt to the political species as it is to the exalted profession of journalism, which had engendered and tolerated sexual harassment of female subordinates by their male bosses. And the minister’s resignation is not just a huge victory for the #MeToo crusade: it will also go down in history as a humongous landmark …

Group of ministers to see if laws against sexual harassment at workplace adequate
6 years, 2 months ago

Group of ministers to see if laws against sexual harassment at workplace adequate

Hindustan Times  

The National Democratic Alliance government is forming a group of ministers headed by home minister Rajnath Singh to look into legal provisions against sexual harassment at the workplace, and to suggest amendments to the law, if necessary, to remove any infirmities, people with direct knowledge of the development said. Electronic and Print media journalists stand to protest against the sexual …

We're happy MJ Akbar did correct thing, expect him to drop bogus defamation case, say 20 journalists from Asian Age
6 years, 2 months ago

We're happy MJ Akbar did correct thing, expect him to drop bogus defamation case, say 20 journalists from Asian Age

Firstpost  

With MJ Akbar announcing his decision to quit as the Minister of State for External Affairs on Wednesday, 20 of his former women colleagues — who together wrote a petition against him — welcomed his move to step down. After MJ Akbar announced his decision to quit as the junior external affairs minister on Wednesday, 20 of his former women …

#MeToo: Twenty journalists pledge to testify against MJ Akbar in court over sexual harassment allegations
6 years, 2 months ago

#MeToo: Twenty journalists pledge to testify against MJ Akbar in court over sexual harassment allegations

Op India  

Union Minister of State for External Affairs and former editor of ‘The Telegraph’ and ‘The Asian Age’, MJ Akbar, whose name has surfaced in India’s version of #MeToo movement as an accused, had filed a defamation case in his defence against the prime accuser, journalist, Priya Ramani. The journalists who worked with ‘The Asian Age’- MJ Akbar was the editor …

MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani: Junior minister tries to exhaust one accuser through legal means, and system might just allow it
6 years, 2 months ago

MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani: Junior minister tries to exhaust one accuser through legal means, and system might just allow it

Firstpost  

Had the current laws been in place when the women suffered at the hands of MJ Akbar, they could have approached the police or the internal complaints committeeat the organisations where he worked. MJ Akbar’s criminal defamation complaint against Priya Ramani, who accused him of sexual harassment, is a straightforward attempt at harassment and intimidation. Women’s NGOs had moved the …

Indian minister MJ Akbar resigns over #MeToo allegations
6 years, 2 months ago

Indian minister MJ Akbar resigns over #MeToo allegations

Al Jazeera  

MJ Akbar, the minister of state for external affairs, resigns after he was accused of sexual harassment by 20 women. India’s junior foreign minister has announced his resignation following allegations of sexual harassment by a string of women, as the country’s fledgling #MeToo movement gathers pace. {articleGUID} “Akbar’s resignation was overdue,” Shuma Raha, senior journalist, who had accused Akbar of …

Women journalists' group demands Akbar's dismissal, writes to President, PM
6 years, 2 months ago

Women journalists' group demands Akbar's dismissal, writes to President, PM

The Quint  

New Delhi, Oct 16 A group of women journalists has written to President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding the dismissal of Union Minister M.J. Akbar, who has been accused of sexual harassment by a dozen-odd women. "You will agree that this is highly unethical and improper and will cast a cloud over any investigation into his …

Full text: Network of Women in Media pens letter to president and PM demanding MJ Akbar's resignation
6 years, 2 months ago

Full text: Network of Women in Media pens letter to president and PM demanding MJ Akbar's resignation

Firstpost  

Network of Women in Media, India wrote a letter to President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday demanding the resignation of MJ Akbar in the wake of multiple sexual harassment charges against the junior external affairs minister. *** Network of Women in Media, India wrote a letter to President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

MJ Akbar-Priya Ramani criminal defamation case to be heard on 18 October; MEA junior minister set to record statement
6 years, 2 months ago

MJ Akbar-Priya Ramani criminal defamation case to be heard on 18 October; MEA junior minister set to record statement

Firstpost  

The hearing in the private criminal defamation case filed by Union minister MJ Akbar on Monday against journalist Priya Ramani has not been listed for Tuesday, as reported earlier. The case will be heard by the Patiala House court in Delhi on 18 October at 2 pm The hearing of the private criminal defamation case filed by Union minister MJ …

Journalists' groups 'disappointed' with MJ Akbar's statement on sexual misconduct charges, demand that he step down from post
6 years, 3 months ago

Journalists' groups 'disappointed' with MJ Akbar's statement on sexual misconduct charges, demand that he step down from post

Firstpost  

The statement by a group of journalists’ associations came the day MJ Akbar filed a criminal defamation case against Priya Ramani, who was the first to publicly accuse him of sexual misconduct. A group of journalists’ associations has demanded that Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar step down from his post in the government, following a barrage of …

'MJ Akbar wants to silence women through intimidation': Priya Ramani after Union minister files defamation suit
6 years, 3 months ago

'MJ Akbar wants to silence women through intimidation': Priya Ramani after Union minister files defamation suit

Firstpost  

Pirya Ramani registered a “strong protest” against MJ Akbar’s most recent statement, “which pays no heed to the trauma and fear of survivors or the courage required to speak truth to power”. Journalist Priya Ramani on Monday said by suing her for criminal defamation, Union minister MJ Akbar “has made his stand clear: rather than engage with the serious allegations …

'Either MJ Akbar is lying or age has caught up with him': Ghazala Wahab on Union minister's statement over harassment charges
6 years, 3 months ago

'Either MJ Akbar is lying or age has caught up with him': Ghazala Wahab on Union minister's statement over harassment charges

Firstpost  

Wahab wrote that there was only one sentence in Akbar’s statement — “Lies do not have legs, but they do contain poison”— which had truth to it. I would prefer believing the latter, so here is something to refresh his memory.” Wahab wrote that there was only one sentence in Akbar’s statement — “Lies do not have legs, but they …

M.J. Akbar files criminal defamation case against Priya Ramani
6 years, 3 months ago

M.J. Akbar files criminal defamation case against Priya Ramani

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Journalist-turned-politician M.J. Akbar on Monday filed a criminal defamation case against Priya Ramani, the first woman journalist to publicly accuse him of harassment, a day after issuing a statement denying charges of sexual assault andharassment levelled against him. More than 10 women, apart from Mint Lounge columnist Priya Ramani have over the past few days recounted instances of …

Woman journalists firm on their charges against MJ Akbar, Opposition questions PM Modi's silence
6 years, 3 months ago

Woman journalists firm on their charges against MJ Akbar, Opposition questions PM Modi's silence

India Today  

The woman journalists who have accused Union minister MJ Akbar of sexual harassment have reiterated their stand in response to Akbar's claim that charges against him are "fabricated". Responding to the stand taken by the Modi government and the silence of women ministers like Sushma Swaraj, Nirmala Sitharaman, Smriti Irani and Maneka Gandhi, senior journalist Ghazala Wahab, who has accused …

Journalism after #MeToo
6 years, 3 months ago

Journalism after #MeToo

The Hindu  

Over the last week, Indian journalism has finally been forced to confront what has long been its dirty secret. Going by the numerous agonising accounts of women journalists, about some male colleagues and editors abusing power and crossing the line, it appears that sexual harassment is no media outlet’s exclusive story. It must be protected.” Many of us, journalists, too …

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