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 colleagues—who previously wrote a petition describing his behaviour and condemning his alleged sexual advances —issued a joint statement welcoming the move. “We are happy that Mr Akbar finally did the correct thing, and in the light of all that has emerged in the last couple of days, expect that he will also drop the bogus criminal defamation case against Priya Ramani,” the women said in a joint statement. Over the past 10 days, several women came forward to narrate their experiences of alleged sexual harassment at the hands of Akbar during his days as editor of several mainstream publications.

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‘Over-sensationalisation and false depiction of facts’: Delhi HC orders removal of SM posts claiming Rajat Sharma abused Congress leader on TV
7 months ago

‘Over-sensationalisation and false depiction of facts’: Delhi HC orders removal of SM posts claiming Rajat Sharma abused Congress leader on TV

Op India  

The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of social media posts and videos by Congress leaders Ragini Nayak, Jairam Ramesh, and Pawan Khera, which accused journalist Rajat Sharma of abusing and using foul language against Nayak on live television. A video clip from a discussion on India TV, Sharma’s news channel, was circulated on social media during the Lok …

Prajwal Revanna Sex Scandal: Woman Forced to File Fake Complaint, says NCW
8 months ago

Prajwal Revanna Sex Scandal: Woman Forced to File Fake Complaint, says NCW

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: No victim has come forward to register a complaint against Karnataka MP Prajwal Revanna, and one woman complainant who reached out to the women's body alleged that she was forced to register a fake complaint against the JD leader, the NCW said on Thursday. "One woman complainant came to the commission to register a complaint against three individuals …

Delhi Court Summons Wrestler Bajrang Punia In Criminal Defamation Case Filed By Wrestling Coach
1 year, 5 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 …

Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Ex-Judge : Supreme Court Disposes Of Defamation Suit & Transfer Petition Based On Agreement
1 year, 9 months 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 …

#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 …

Delhi HC Issues Notice to Journalist Priya Ramani on AJ Akbar's Appeal in Defamation Case
3 years, 5 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 …

Indian court acquits prominent journalist of rape charge
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian court acquits prominent journalist of rape charge

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 An Indian trial court on …

Bombay HC prohibits Kamal R Khan from sharing 'defamatory' tweets against Vashu Bhagnani
3 years, 9 months ago

Bombay HC prohibits Kamal R Khan from sharing 'defamatory' tweets against Vashu Bhagnani

Firstpost  

The Bombay High Court has censured Kamal Rashid Khan alias KRK for his controversial and defamatory tweets against producer Vashu Bhagnani, his family, his business, his profession as well as all his projects. KRK has been stopped by the Bombay High Court from putting out any further tweets against Vashu Bhagnani and all his business interests till the pendency of …

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 …

Defamation as crime: The Hindu Editorial on the acquittal of journalist Priya Ramani
3 years, 10 months 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
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” …

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 …

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 …

'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 …

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 …

'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 …

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 …

#MeToo: What Priya Ramani said after acquittal in MJ Akbar defamation case
3 years, 10 months ago

#MeToo: What Priya Ramani said after acquittal in MJ Akbar defamation case

India Today  

In her first reaction following acquittal by a Delhi court in the criminal defamation case filed by former union minister MJ Akbar, journalist Priya Ramani on Wednesday said sexual harassment got the attention it deserved and thanked her legal team for "putting their heart and soul" in the case. They put their heart and soul in this case," Ramani, who …

#MeToo: Court Likely to Pronounce Today Verdict in MJ Akbar's Defamation Case Against Priya Ramani
3 years, 10 months ago

#MeToo: Court Likely to Pronounce Today Verdict in MJ Akbar's Defamation Case Against Priya Ramani

News 18  

A Delhi court is likely to pronounce today its verdict in former Union Minister M J Akbar’s criminal defamation complaint against journalist Priya Ramani for her allegations of sexual harassment against him. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ravindra Kumar had on February 1 reserved the judgment for February 10 after Akbar as well as Ramani completed their arguments. However, on February …

Delhi Court Defers The Pronouncement Of Judgment On Akbar's Criminal Defamation Case Against Priya Ramani To Feb 17
3 years, 11 months ago

Delhi Court Defers The Pronouncement Of Judgment On Akbar's Criminal Defamation Case Against Priya Ramani To Feb 17

Live Law  

The judgment on MJ Akbar's criminal defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani has been deferred to February 17 by a Delhi Court.The Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate of Rouse Avenue Courts, Ravindra Kumar Pandey today deferred passing his verdict in the defamation case of former MP MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani to Feb 17, stating that the written submissions were. …

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- Reputation Is A Day By Day, Minute By Minute, Brick By Brick Built Structure, Making Allegations After 30 Years Tenable: Geeta Luthra
4 years ago

MJ Akbar V. Priya Ramani- Reputation Is A Day By Day, Minute By Minute, Brick By Brick Built Structure, Making Allegations After 30 Years Tenable: 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. Geetha Luthra's argument in the Court today was how the reputation of Mr. MJ Akbar was blemished by the statements made by Ms. Priya …

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 …

Congress Leader Jairam Ramesh Issues Apology To Ajit Doval's Son In 2019 Defamation Case - Here's Why
4 years ago

Congress Leader Jairam Ramesh Issues Apology To Ajit Doval's Son In 2019 Defamation Case - Here's Why

ABP News  

Court Orders Police Probe In Javed Akhtar’s Defamation Case Against Kangana Ranaut Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Jairam Ramesh, in a 2019 defamation case filed by Vivek Doval, son of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, tendered an apology on Saturday. Vivek Doval has accepted Jairam Ramesh's apology in the defamation case.Vivek Doval in 2019, for alleged defamatory articles …

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 …

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