Hope rises for #MeToo crusaders
4 years, 1 month ago

Hope rises for #MeToo crusaders

Deccan Chronicle  

When acquitting Priya Ramani in the defamation case against politician and former journalist M.J. Akbar, Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Pandey mentioned, “Society must understand the impact of sexual abuse and harassment on its victims. A welcome precedent Taapsee Pannu, who has been the poster girl for women’s issues on celluloid, says, “This did bring a ray of hope that somewhere something is keeping our hope in righteousness alive.” Actress Richa Chadda, who has also been vocal about the issue, is happy that the perpetrator was shown his place after he filed a defamation case.“This is a big deal for the #MeToo case in India and I welcome the judgement of the Honourable Court. Let us hope that Priya’s victory becomes a judgement each and every woman fighting for her self-respect can rely upon and that this victory can be hailed as a true victory of all women everywhere,” he elaborates. Let’s hope Priya’s victory becomes a judgement every woman fighting for her self-respect can rely upon.” — Adnan Shaikh, Advocate

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

Re-establishing the relevance of #MeToo
4 years, 1 month ago

Re-establishing the relevance of #MeToo

Deccan Chronicle  

Despite garnering enough buzz in the country, the #MeToo movement, regardless of ground-breaking revelations against powerful men, failed to cause tangible legal results for the sexually abused. However, journalist and author Priya Ramani’s recent victory in the MJ Akbar v/s Priya Ramani defamation case seems to have led to a paradigm shift in India’s legal justice system. In his verdict, …

For millions of Indian women, this landmark MeToo ruling is an emotional moment of validation
4 years, 1 month 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 …

'Woman Can't Be Punished For Raising Voice Against Sex Abuse' : Priya Ramani's Acquittal A Victory For 'MeToo' Movement
4 years, 1 month ago

'Woman Can't Be Punished For Raising Voice Against Sex Abuse' : Priya Ramani's Acquittal A Victory For 'MeToo' Movement

Live Law  

The verdict on journalist Priya Ramani's acquittal in former Union Minister MJ Akbar's defamation case against her, delivered by ACMM Ravindra Pandey of Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi, may well be a long due shot in the arm for rights of sexual harassment survivors in the country. Be it the initial uncertainty, the difficulties faced from within and around oneself, …

Full text: Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar defamation case; FP report cited in verdict
4 years, 1 month 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
4 years, 1 month 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
4 years, 1 month 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
4 years, 1 month ago

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

News 18  

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

MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani MeToo case updates: Photos of Ramani with Rebecca John flood social media, lawyer says 'most important case of career'
4 years, 1 month 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, …

Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar defamation case: 'Happy and proud', 'watershed moment'; journalists hail Delhi court's verdict
4 years, 1 month ago

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

Firstpost  

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

#MeToo: Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar defamation case
4 years, 1 month 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
4 years, 1 month ago

Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar defamation case

Hindustan Times  

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

'We won this': Twitter hails Priya Ramani's acquittal in MJ Akbar's #MeToo defamation case
4 years, 1 month 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 …

Right to reputation not bigger than right to dignity: What court said in Akbar vs Ramani verdict
4 years, 1 month 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 …

#MeToo: What Priya Ramani said after acquittal in MJ Akbar defamation case
4 years, 1 month 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 …

Indian Woman Sued For Defamation Over #MeToo Complaint Against Her Boss Is Acquitted
4 years, 1 month ago

Indian Woman Sued For Defamation Over #MeToo Complaint Against Her Boss Is Acquitted

NPR  

Indian Woman Sued For Defamation Over #MeToo Complaint Against Her Boss Is Acquitted Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP A court in New Delhi delivered a verdict Wednesday in one of India's most high-profile #MeToo cases. In 2018, when journalist Priya Ramani accused her former editor of sexually harassing her in a hotel room two decades earlier, it triggered …

#MeToo: Court Likely to Pronounce Today Verdict in MJ Akbar's Defamation Case Against Priya Ramani
4 years, 1 month 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
4 years, 1 month 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 …

#MeToo: Women speaking up against MJ Akbar required celebration, Priya Ramani tells court
4 years, 3 months 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, 3 months 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 …

Selectively targeted by MJ Akbar to halt 'avalanche of allegations' against him, Priya Ramani tells Delhi court
4 years, 6 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, 6 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 …

MJ Akbar-Priya Ramani defamation case: Defense counsel team's conduct at recent hearing proves women battle patriarchy in courtrooms too
5 years, 3 months 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 …

#MeToo India: Priya Ramani to appear in Delhi court today in defamation case filed by MJ Akbar
6 years, 1 month 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 …

MeToo in India: Priya Ramani's allegations did 'immediate damage' to my reputation, MJ Akbar tells court; calls allegations baseless
6 years, 4 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 never set out to be balanced; movement aimed at making us confront biases on sexual violence and consent
6 years, 5 months ago

#MeToo never set out to be balanced; movement aimed at making us confront biases on sexual violence and consent

Firstpost  

The #MeToo movement in India has seen a furious resurgence, with survivors sharing their stories on social media platforms. Whether it is African-American activist Tarana Burke’s inception of #MeToo as a movement in the United States, or Dalit activist Raya Sarkar listing out sexual predators in Indian academia, which incited #MeToo in India, this campaign was always meant to be …

Heads roll as #MeToo stories gather storm
6 years, 5 months ago

Heads roll as #MeToo stories gather storm

Deccan Chronicle  

As women finally break their silence to name and shame sexual predators, the country is going through a combined catharsis right now. Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen, who has championed women’s causes for decades now, however, believes that the #MeToo movement is just at its inception. You should listen to people and give them a fair hearing; justice will prevail,” the …

#MeToo version 2.0 starts now
6 years, 5 months ago

#MeToo version 2.0 starts now

Deccan Chronicle  

The hearing on the criminal case against journalist Priya Ramani by former editor and BJP MP MJ Akbar starts today. Yesterday, Modi government's junior foreign minister Akbar quit facing sexual harassment allegations from 36 women so far. More than 20 former employees of Akbar's Asian Age have asked the court hearing the defamation case filed by Akbar against journalist Priya …

#MeToo fallout: Hearing begins on defamation plea of MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani
6 years, 5 months ago

#MeToo fallout: Hearing begins on defamation plea of MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani

India TV News  

#MeToo fallout: Hearing begins on defamation plea of MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani MJ Akbar accused Ramani of “wilfully” and “maliciously” making imputations against him with the ulterior motive of maligning his reputation and political standing. Akbar’s defamation suit against Priya Ramani will come up for hearing before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal in the Patiala House court …

Opinion | How the #MeToo movement has changed the equation
6 years, 5 months ago

Opinion | How the #MeToo movement has changed the equation

Live Mint  

If M.J. Akbar were the kind of editor he used to be, he would have laughed at the statement that the former junior external affairs minister Mobashar Jawed Akbar had put out, riddled as it is with clichés and bombastic terms. As Ramani’s husband Samar Halarnkar, who also writes for this newspaper, says: “It is the job of men to …

As India's #MeToo skeletons tumble, victims face blame and shame
6 years, 5 months ago

As India's #MeToo skeletons tumble, victims face blame and shame

India Today  

MJ Akbar has resigned. A movie director said of Tanushree Dutta, whose allegations of Nana Patekar's misconduct are credited with fuelling India's #MeToo reckoning, that she misjudged his "encouragement". After Utsav Chakaborty, a comedian, was accused of sexual harassment, he admitted that he'd been "a piece of s**t." AIB's Tanmay Bhat knew about the allegations against Chakraborty, apologised, and said …

Women vs MJ Akbar: Criminal case against Priya Ramani does not deter #MeToo storm
6 years, 5 months ago

Women vs MJ Akbar: Criminal case against Priya Ramani does not deter #MeToo storm

India Today  

Support is pouring in for senior journalist Priya Ramani, who accused Union minister and former journalist MJ Akbar of sexual harassment and predatory behaviour, even as yet another woman came forward with her own #MeToo story about MJ Akbar. Patel's #MeToo story comes just a day after MJ Akbar filed a case of criminal defamation against Priya Ramani. Priya Ramani …

#MeToo campaign: Truth is my only defence, says Priya Ramani
6 years, 5 months ago

#MeToo campaign: Truth is my only defence, says Priya Ramani

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win: The Mahatma's words have scarcely rung more true than they do now, as women speaking out against sexual harassment find that the fight is just beginning. "These testimonies have emerged as a consequence of a slow but increasing empowerment of women over the …

‘#MeToo is just tamasha, will disappear like Anna movement’ – Justice Katju’s latest gyan
6 years, 5 months ago

‘#MeToo is just tamasha, will disappear like Anna movement’ – Justice Katju’s latest gyan

Op India  

India has been gripped by the #MeToo movement recently. The article headlined “MeToo movement is gimmick & ploy, aping of ‘goras'”, The former Judge has made the following points: Everyone knows Bollywood and Media are exploitative. People are ‘aping the west’ with this #MeToo movement because Indians have an inferiority complex Sexual harassment being given prominence now is a ‘diversionary …

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