MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani: District judge sends defamation case back to Rouse Avenue Court magistrate
4 years, 5 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 Thursday sent back the case to the judge who was hearing it for two years. An Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate trying the case had earlier this month sent the matter to the Principal District and Sessions Judge seeking transfer of the matter to another court on the ground that his court was designated to hear cases filed against lawmakers. ACMM Vishal Pahuja, who had started hearing the final arguments in the case on 7 February this year, had sent the matter to district and sessions judge, saying the case in hand was not filed against MP or MLA and needs to be transferred to the “Competent Court of Jurisdiction”. Pahuja had said his court was designated to try the cases filed against the lawmakers by a circular passed on 23 February, 2018 and since this case was not filed against MP/MLA, he was marking the matter to Principal District and Sessions Judge to consider re-assigning the case to another Metropolitan Magistrate.

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V.K Saxena defamation case: Delhi court bins Medha Patkar’s plea for new witness, ‘tactics to delay trial’
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1 week, 2 days ago

V.K Saxena defamation case: Delhi court bins Medha Patkar’s plea for new witness, ‘tactics to delay trial’

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on Tuesday dismissed an application by Narmada Bachao Andolan leader Medha Patkar to examine an additional witness in a defamation case she filed against Delhi Lieutenant-Governor V.K Saxena. Raghav Sharma, the Judicial Magistrate of Saket court, observed that Ms. Patkar’s application is not a necessity but a “deliberate attempt to delay the trial” in a case which …

Defamation case against V K Saxena: Court junks Medha Patkar's plea for new witness
1 week, 3 days ago

Defamation case against V K Saxena: Court junks Medha Patkar's plea for new witness

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, A Delhi court on Tuesday dismissed a plea of activist Medha Patkar to examine a new witness in her 2000 defamation case against Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena and said the judicial process couldn't be "held hostage to such tactics". Defamation case against V K Saxena: Court junks Medha Patkar's plea for new witness The Narmada Bachao …

Defamation case politically motivated, says BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Savarkar Defamation Case: Rahul Gandhi Gets Bail From Pune Court After Virtual Hearing
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Savarkar Defamation Case: Rahul Gandhi Gets Bail From Pune Court After Virtual Hearing

ABP News  

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi was granted bail by a special MP MLA court in Pune in the Savarkar defamation case. Advocate Milind Pawar, representing Gandhi, said the Pune court also granted permanent exemption to the Congress MP from appearing before it. The defamation case was filed against Rahul Gandhi by Satyaki Savarkar, the …

KTR Deposes in Defamation Suit: Witness Statements Recorded
5 months ago

KTR Deposes in Defamation Suit: Witness Statements Recorded

Deccan Chronicle  

Former minister K.T. Rama Rao has been deposed in a defamation lawsuit filed against him by minister Konda Surekha. Rama Rao claims that Surekha's comments have damaged his reputation and caused him financial loss. The court recorded the statements of Rama Rao and witness Dasoju Sravan Kumar during the deposition.

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

Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: Hearing on May 27
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: Hearing on May 27

The Hindu  

Hearing in a 2018 defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over his alleged objectionable remarks targeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah has been fixed for May 27 following the appointment of a new judge to the special court. The complaint was filed here on August 4, 2018, against Rahul Gandhi for his alleged objectionable comments against Shah made at a press …

Delhi High Court allows M.J. Akbar’s plea for early hearing in appeal case
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Allahabad HC Quashes Defamation Case Filed By Ex-District Judge Against Aroon Purie Over News Item On Bail To Ex-UP Minister In Rape Case
1 year, 3 months ago

Allahabad HC Quashes Defamation Case Filed By Ex-District Judge Against Aroon Purie Over News Item On Bail To Ex-UP Minister In Rape Case

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court recently quashed a criminal defamation case against Aroon Purie, Chairman and Director of TV Today Network Ltd. #JustIN | #AllahabadHighCourt QUASHES Criminal #Defamation Case against Chairman & Director of TV Today Network Ltd. Aroon Purie filed by a former UP District Judge concerning a 2017 article related to grant of bail to Ex-UP Minister Gayatri Prajapati …

Delhi Court Summons Wrestler Bajrang Punia In Criminal Defamation Case Filed By Wrestling Coach
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi Court Summons Wrestler Bajrang Punia In Criminal Defamation Case Filed By Wrestling Coach

Live Law  

A Delhi Court yesterday summoned the wrestler Bajrang Punia in a criminal defamation case filed by wrestling coach Naresh Dahiya alleging that certain allegedly defamatory remarks were made against him in a press conference related to the protests connected to the sexual harassment allegations against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan. In view of the same, let accused, namely, Bajrang Punia …

Rahul Gandhi moves Supreme Court in defamation case
1 year, 8 months ago

Rahul Gandhi moves Supreme Court in defamation case

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on July 15 moved the Supreme Court to suspend his conviction in a criminal defamation case in which he said a political speech critical of economic offenders and also of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, made in the course of democratic political activity, has been held to be an act of moral turpitude. Editorial | Dangerously fanciful: …

Rahul Gandhi defamation case: Gujarat HC likely to complete hearing today
1 year, 10 months ago

Rahul Gandhi defamation case: Gujarat HC likely to complete hearing today

Hindustan Times  

The Gujarat high court is likely to complete the hearing on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s plea challenging a Surat court order declining to stay his conviction in a criminal defamation case on Tuesday. Justice Hemant Prachchhak of the high court on April 29 began hearing Gandhi’s revision application against the Surat sessions court’s April 20 order declining a stay to …

Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Ex-Judge : Supreme Court Disposes Of Defamation Suit & Transfer Petition Based On Agreement
2 years ago

Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Ex-Judge : Supreme Court Disposes Of Defamation Suit & Transfer Petition Based On Agreement

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today disposed of the defamation suit filed by a former SC judge against a woman who raised sexual harassment allegations him. The Court also disposed of the petition moved by the woman seeking transfer of the defamation suit filed by the ex-judge from Delhi High Court. In that order, the Delhi High Court had directed media houses …

Explained: The 2019 defamation case in which India's Rahul Gandhi has been sentenced to 2 years in prison
2 years ago

Explained: The 2019 defamation case in which India's Rahul Gandhi has been sentenced to 2 years in prison

Firstpost  

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi was sentenced to two years in prison by a court in Gujarat’s Surat today in a 2019 criminal defamation case over his remarks about the “Modi surname”. डरी हुई सत्ता की पूरी मशीनरी साम, दाम, दंड, भेद लगाकर @RahulGandhi जी की आवाज को दबाने की कोशिश कर रही है। मेरे भाई न कभी डरे हैं, न …

Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Ex-Judge : Supreme Court Asks If It Is Necessary To Go On With Defamation Suit
2 years, 2 months ago

Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Ex-Judge : Supreme Court Asks If It Is Necessary To Go On With Defamation Suit

Live Law  

While hearing a petition moved by a woman in 2014 seeking transfer of a defamation suit filed by a former judge of the Supreme Court from Delhi High Court, the Supreme Court, on Monday, raised a query whether it is necessary to go on with the defamation suit. The former judge had filed the defamation suit against the woman in …

'MeToo' plaint: Leena Manimekalai won't respond to summons, claims film director Susi Ganeshan’s counsel
2 years, 8 months ago

'MeToo' plaint: Leena Manimekalai won't respond to summons, claims film director Susi Ganeshan’s counsel

Firstpost  

Ganeshan had earlier moved the IX Metropolitan Magistrate Court with a defamation petition against Manimekalai for her ‘MeToo’ sexual harassment allegations against him in 2019. He claimed her accusations were baseless and aimed at tarnishing his reputation Chennai: An undertaking given by filmmaker Leena Manimekalai’s brother that his sister will not drag on the defamation proceedings against her in a …

Court summons Subramanian Swamy in defamation suit
3 years ago

Court summons Subramanian Swamy in defamation suit

Op India  

Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy has been summoned by a court in a defamation suit filed against him by BJP spokesperson Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga. In a tweet, the BJP spokesperson informed, “Rouse Avenue Court issues summon to Subramanian Swamy on defamation case filed by me.” Rouse Avenue Court Issues Summon to Subramanian Swamy on defamation case filed by me …

#MeToo: Delhi HC admits MJ Akbar's appeal challenging Priya Ramani's acquittal in defamation case
3 years, 2 months 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 …

Delhi HC Issues Notice to Journalist Priya Ramani on AJ Akbar's Appeal in Defamation Case
3 years, 7 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 …

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On MJ Akbar's Plea Against Priya Ramani's Acquittal In Criminal Defamation Case
3 years, 7 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 …

MJ Akbar files appeal against Priya Ramani's acquittal; Delhi HC says it will call for trial court records
3 years, 10 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 …

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

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

#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 …

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

A verdict that has ended a long silence
4 years, 1 month 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 …

Defamation as crime: The Hindu Editorial on the acquittal of journalist Priya Ramani
4 years, 1 month 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 …

Amid landmark verdict in Priya Ramani vs MJ Akbar case, incremental gains for survivors of sexual harassment
4 years, 1 month 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. …

When a Victim Becomes Accused: The Biggest Takeaway From Priya Ramani vs MJ Akbar Verdict
4 years, 1 month 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 …

Taapsee, Richa and Others Celebrate Priya Ramani's Acquittal in MJ Akbar Defamation Case
4 years, 1 month 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” …

Will this landmark defamation case empower MeToo survivors to speak out?
4 years, 1 month ago

Will this landmark defamation case empower MeToo survivors to speak out?

Live Mint  

It would have been a routine workplace sexual harassment awareness session, with me droning on into the Zoom void about a law that is still a long distance from universal comprehension, leave alone compliance. The verdict pointed to the fact that sexual harassment usually takes place behind closed doors and also, that a victim may not understand what is actually …

Explained: Case of sexual harassment charge against Justice Ranjan Gogoi
4 years, 1 month ago

Explained: Case of sexual harassment charge against Justice Ranjan Gogoi

India Today  

Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi could have been a victim of a conspiracy to target him for taking a tough stand on judicial and administrative side during his tenure as the Supreme Court head. A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court said this as it closed the suo motu proceeding in the case of sexual harassment charge levelled …

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 …

#Metoo: Court throws out Akbar's defamation case against Ramani
4 years, 1 month 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
4 years, 1 month 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 …

Who is Priya Ramani and what is the India MeToo case about?
4 years, 1 month ago

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

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. Ms Ramani, now 51 years old, was just 23 …

MJ Akbar Not A Man Of 'Stellar Reputation', Delhi Court Says Based On Priya Ramani, Ghazala Wahab Testimonies
4 years, 1 month 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 …

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, …

News18 Evening Digest: Delhi Court Acquits Priya Ramani in MJ Akbar Defamation Case; 50% Rise in Infections in 5 Mumbai Wards & Other Top Stories
4 years, 1 month ago

News18 Evening Digest: Delhi Court Acquits Priya Ramani in MJ Akbar Defamation Case; 50% Rise in Infections in 5 Mumbai Wards & Other Top Stories

News 18  

Man of Social Status Can be Sexual Abuser Too, Observes Delhi Court as it Acquits Priya Ramani in MJ Akbar’s Defamation Case Observing that a man “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. 50% Rise in Infections in 5 Wards, Multiple Buildings …

MJ Akbar defamation case: 'Right of reputation not at the cost of right to dignity,' rules court
4 years, 1 month 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
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 …

Delhi Court acquits journalist Priya Ramani in criminal defamation case filed by MJ Akbar
4 years, 1 month 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
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". …

'A Man of Social Status Can be Sexual Harasser Too': Delhi Court Acquits Priya Ramani in MJ Akbar's Case
4 years, 1 month ago

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

News 18  

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

Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar defamation case
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. …

BREAKING : 'Woman Has Right To Put Her Grievance Even After Decades' : Delhi Court Acquits Priya Ramani In MJ Akbar's Criminal Defamation Case
4 years, 1 month 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 …

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