#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 who had also accused him of sexual misconduct while they were working with him. While he termed as "misunderstanding” the allegations made by Majlie De Puy Kamp, who worked with him as an intern, Akbar said he was not aware of an article written by his former colleague Ruth David accusing him of sexual harassment. Akbar, who had resigned as minister on October 17 last year following the allegations levelled during the campaign, said that prior to filing the complaint against Ramani, he was aware that several other women had made allegations against him but he did not file any complaint of defamation against any other person, international or Indian publication.

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Delhi High Court allows M.J. Akbar’s plea for early hearing in appeal case
10 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Firstpost  

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

Sexual assault case: HC to hear Goa govt's appeal against Tarun Tejpal's acquittal on July 29
3 years, 6 months ago

Sexual assault case: HC to hear Goa govt's appeal against Tarun Tejpal's acquittal on July 29

India TV News  

The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court on Thursday adjourned till July 29 an appeal filed by the Goa government against the acquittal of journalist Tarun Tejpal in a 2013 rape case. A division bench of Justices M S Sonak and M S Jawalkar allowed the government to amend their appeal and serve a copy of the same along …

MJ Akbar files appeal against Priya Ramani's acquittal; Delhi HC says it will call for trial court records
3 years, 8 months ago

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

Firstpost  

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

Delhi HC to Hear MJ Akbar's Plea Against Ramani's Acquittal in Defamation Case on May 5
3 years, 9 months ago

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

News 18  

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

MJ Akbar moves to Delhi High Court against Priya Ramani's acquittal
3 years, 9 months ago

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

Op India  

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

#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 …

Breaking: Delhi High Court To Hear MJ Akbar's Plea Challenging Priya Ramani's Acquittal In Criminal Defamation Case Tomorrow
3 years, 9 months ago

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

Live Law  

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

Amid landmark verdict in Priya Ramani vs MJ Akbar case, incremental gains for survivors of sexual harassment
3 years, 10 months ago

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

Firstpost  

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

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 …

Taapsee, Richa and Others Celebrate Priya Ramani's Acquittal in MJ Akbar Defamation Case
3 years, 10 months ago

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

News 18  

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

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 …

Who is Priya Ramani and what is the India MeToo case about?
3 years, 10 months 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
3 years, 10 months ago

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

Live Law  

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

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 vs Priya Ramani MeToo case updates: Photos of Ramani with Rebecca John flood social media, lawyer says 'most important case of career'
3 years, 10 months ago

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

Firstpost  

Load More MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani MeToo case updates: After a Delhi court acquitted Ramani in a criminal defamation complaint by Akbar, her lawyer Rebecca John said it was difficult trial and the case was the most important in her career. A number of woman journalists hailed the Delhi court’s acquittal of Priya Ramani in a criminal defamation case, …

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". …

'A Man of Social Status Can be Sexual Harasser Too': Delhi Court Acquits Priya Ramani in MJ Akbar's Case
3 years, 10 months ago

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

News 18  

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

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 …

Priya Ramani acquitted: Timeline of defamation case filed against her by MJ Akbar
3 years, 10 months ago

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

India Today  

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

Priya Ramani acquitted, Delhi court agrees MJ Akbar isn't a man of stellar reputation
3 years, 10 months ago

Priya Ramani acquitted, Delhi court agrees MJ Akbar isn't a man of stellar reputation

India Today  

A Delhi court on Wednesday acquitted journalist Priya Ramani in a criminal defamation case filed against her by veteran editor and former Union minister MJ Akbar. Following the 2018 allegation, MJ Akbar moved a Delhi court and filed a criminal defamation case against Priya Ramani arguing she has defamed his "stellar reputation" that was built over several years. While delivering …

Right to reputation not bigger than right to dignity: What court said in Akbar vs Ramani verdict
3 years, 10 months ago

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

India Today  

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

#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 verdict deferred till February 17, a relook at the case
3 years, 11 months ago

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

India Today  

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

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 …

MJ Akbar Vs Priya Ramani- "No Human Being Who Has Been Accused Of Sexual Harassment Can Be A Person Of High Reputation": Rebecca John Tells Court
3 years, 11 months ago

MJ Akbar Vs Priya Ramani- "No Human Being Who Has Been Accused Of Sexual Harassment Can Be A Person Of High Reputation": Rebecca John Tells Court

Live Law  

The Courtroom battle in the criminal defamation case filed by complainant, Former Union Minister Mr. M.J. Akbar against journalist Ms. Priya Ramani continued today before a Delhi Court judge, Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Ravindra Kumar Pandey. Senior Advocate Geeta Luthra concluded her rebuttal arguments against the accused, Ms. Priya Ramani. On the first contention regarding the burden of proof on …

#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 …

Ramani Ignited Flame to Harm His Reputation, Akbar Tells Court
3 years, 11 months ago

Ramani Ignited Flame to Harm His Reputation, Akbar Tells Court

News 18  

Former Union minister M J Akbar told a Delhi court on Monday that harm to his reputation was done by journalist Priya Ramani as she instigated and ignited the flame first when she accused him of sexual misconduct that allegedly took place decades ago. Akbar was replying to Ramani's argument that she was not alone but many women journalists have …

MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani case: Harm done by the person who ignites the flame first, former Union Minister's legal counsel tells the court
3 years, 11 months ago

MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani case: Harm done by the person who ignites the flame first, former Union Minister's legal counsel tells the court

Firstpost  

Former Union minister MJ Akbar told a Delhi court on 18 January that harm to his reputation was done by journalist Priya Ramani as she instigated and ignited the flame first when she accused him of sexual misconduct that allegedly took place decades ago. Akbar was replying to Ramani’s argument that she was not alone but many women journalists have …

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 …

MJ Akbar V. Priya Ramani- Raising Public Awareness Cannot Be Achieved By Maligning Someone, Geeta Luthra
4 years ago

MJ Akbar V. Priya Ramani- Raising Public Awareness Cannot Be Achieved By Maligning Someone, Geeta Luthra

Live Law  

The Courtroom battle in the criminal defamation case filed by complainant, Former Union Minister Mr. M.J. Akbar against journalist Ms. Priya Ramani continued today before a Delhi Court judge, Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Ravindra Kumar Pandey. On Lack of Evidence on the Part of Ms. Priya Ramani to Prove her case The main thrust of Ms. Geeta Luthra's argument was …

MJ Akbar's counsel makes closing arguments in Priya Ramani defamation case; next hearing on 24 Dec
4 years ago

MJ Akbar's counsel makes closing arguments in Priya Ramani defamation case; next hearing on 24 Dec

Firstpost  

MJ Akbar’s lawyer Geeta Luthra made her concluding arguments on Tuesday in a Delhi court in the former Union minister’s defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani. In 2018, [Ramani> said something for the first time and tarnished [Akbar’s> reputation of 40 years,” Luthra added. Akbar’s legal team countered Ramani’s counsel’s argument for why others who had made similar allegations against …

Rebecca John Concludes Arguments For Priya Ramani In MJ Akbar's Defamation Case
4 years ago

Rebecca John Concludes Arguments For Priya Ramani In MJ Akbar's Defamation Case

Live Law  

Journalist Priya Ramani today concluded her defense arguments before a Delhi Court today in a defamation case booked against her by former BJP leader MJ Akbar for allegedly making defamatory publications against him during the Me Too movement in India. Pressing home the point that Akbar had not come to Court with clean hands as a complainant, John asked, "Was …

Priya Ramani says MJ Akbar didn't approach court 'with clean hands', as final arguments in #MeToo case wrap up
4 years ago

Priya Ramani says MJ Akbar didn't approach court 'with clean hands', as final arguments in #MeToo case wrap up

Firstpost  

Ramani’s advocate also submitted that Akbar ignored the allegations made by 20 other women and pretended that only Ramani’s statement defamed him New Delhi: Journalist Priya Ramani on Friday alleged before a Delhi court that former Union minister MJ Akbar did not approach the court with clean hands in his criminal defamation complaint against her. She said Ramani’s allegations of …

#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 …

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