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 to show how the accused, Ms. Priya Ramani fell short of proving her allegations with absolutely nothing to back her statements or any material evidence or witness to support. Geeta Luthra was about the alleged meeting between Ms. Priya Ramani and Mr. MJ Akbar at a hotel in Nariman Point, Bombay in the year 1993. On Failing to Comply with Legal Recourse and Due Process Ms. Luthra went ahead to argue that the accused Ms. Priya Ramani had in fact failed to comply with due process of law. In fact, according to Ms. Luthra, the accused in her cross examination had accepted that those statements were made "sarcastically".

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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 …

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 …

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On MJ Akbar's Plea Against Priya Ramani's Acquittal In Criminal Defamation Case
3 years, 5 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, 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 …

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 …

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” …

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 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, …

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, 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 …

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" …

Delhi Court To Pronounce Verdict Tomorrow In MJ Akbar's Criminal Defamation Case Against Journalist Priya Ramani
3 years, 11 months ago

Delhi Court To Pronounce Verdict Tomorrow In MJ Akbar's Criminal Defamation Case Against Journalist Priya Ramani

Live Law  

A Delhi Court will tomorrow pronounce verdict in the criminal defamation case filed by former Union Minister Mr. M.J. Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani. The judgment will be delivered by Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Ravindra Kumar Pandey at 2:30 PM in an open court in the presence of the both parties.The judge had on 1st February 2021 reserved judgment in …

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 …

'Akbar Went After Ramani As She Was A Soft Target & Did Not Go After Other Women As He Was Afraid' : Rebecca John Argues On Final Day
3 years, 11 months ago

'Akbar Went After Ramani As She Was A Soft Target & Did Not Go After Other Women As He Was Afraid' : Rebecca John Argues On Final Day

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Monday reserved judgment in the criminal defamation case filed by former Union Minister Mr. M.J. Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani. John also said that Akbar was following a "selective prosecution" by filing a criminal defamation case only against Priya Ramani while leaving other women like Ghazala Wahab and Pallavi Gogoi who had levelled graver charges of …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

"Speaking The Truth Is Not Defamatory": Priya Ramani Submits Before Delhi Court Hearing Defamation Case By MJ Akbar
4 years, 1 month ago

"Speaking The Truth Is Not Defamatory": Priya Ramani Submits Before Delhi Court Hearing Defamation Case By MJ Akbar

Live Law  

A Court in Delhi today continued hearing final arguments in former BJP leader MJ Akbar's defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani. Rebecca John submitted referred to the relevant portions of Ramani's cross examination and stated that she was doing so to "correlate the essential elements from Ramani's testimony before court". John pressed that unlike the complainant Akbar, whose submission of …

MJ Akbar Aware of Other Tweets Also, But Singled Me Out for Complaint: Priya Ramani To Delhi Court
4 years, 1 month ago

MJ Akbar Aware of Other Tweets Also, But Singled Me Out for Complaint: Priya Ramani To Delhi Court

Live Law  

Journalist Priya Ramani against whom former BJP leader MJ Akbar has filed a defamation complaint, for alleged defamatory publications against him during the 'Me Too' movement, today informed a Delhi court hearing the matter that there were other women too who had come out against Akbar at the time, but she has been singled out in the complaint. Rebecca John, …

Fresh Arguments Ensued In Delhi Court In MJ Akbar's Defamation Case Against Journalist Priya Ramani
4 years, 1 month ago

Fresh Arguments Ensued In Delhi Court In MJ Akbar's Defamation Case Against Journalist Priya Ramani

Live Law  

Fresh arguments today ensued in former Union Minister MJ Akbar's criminal defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani before the Court of the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Ravindra Kumar Pandey in Delhi today, after the previous judge hearing the matter was transferred. Rebecca John appearing for Ramani said that other women had also come out against Akbar by the time of …

MJ Akbar v. Priya Ramani: Chances Of Compromise Very Bleak As Ramani Stands By Her Statements, Parties Inform Court
4 years, 1 month ago

MJ Akbar v. Priya Ramani: Chances Of Compromise Very Bleak As Ramani Stands By Her Statements, Parties Inform Court

Live Law  

Both the parties in the MJ Akbar's criminal defamation case against senior journalist Priya Ramani informed the court that the chances of reaching a compromise is bleak as Ramani stands by her statements and her story against Akbar. ACMM Ravindra Kumar Pandey intervened to state that, though he has not heard the arguments in detail but prima facie there seems …

Priya Ramani Concocted A Fictitious Story Against Akbar And Published It Without Due Care and Caution: Geeta Luthra Argues
4 years, 2 months ago

Priya Ramani Concocted A Fictitious Story Against Akbar And Published It Without Due Care and Caution: Geeta Luthra Argues

Live Law  

Before the court of Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Vishal Pahuja, Senior Advocate Geeta Luthra commenced her rejoinder arguments today on behalf of MJ Akbar in his criminal defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani. While addressing the court, Ms Luthra submitted that Priya Ramani concocted a fictitious story against MJ Akbar, and then published it on Twitter without any due care …

'Factually incorrect, mala fide': MJ Akbar's lawyer Geeta Luthra presents rejoinder in defamation suit against Priya Ramani
4 years, 2 months ago

'Factually incorrect, mala fide': MJ Akbar's lawyer Geeta Luthra presents rejoinder in defamation suit against Priya Ramani

Firstpost  

In her arguments, she stressed mainly on proving Akbar’s “impeccable reputation”. “Calling a person a predator is per se defamatory,” Luthra pointed out referring to Priya Ramani’s 2017 Vogue article. On Tuesday, 10 November, MJ Akbar’s senior advocate Geeta Luthra presented rejoinder arguments in her client’s defamation case against Priya Ramani before ACMM Vishal Pahuja at Rouse Avenue Court, New …

MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani: District judge sends defamation case back to Rouse Avenue Court magistrate
4 years, 2 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 …

MJ Akbar v Priya Ramani: District Court To Pronounce Orders On Transfer Of Case On Oct 22
4 years, 3 months ago

MJ Akbar v Priya Ramani: District Court To Pronounce Orders On Transfer Of Case On Oct 22

Live Law  

The District & Sessions Judge, Rouse Avenue, Sujata Kohli, will pronounce the order on transferring the defamation case filed by MJ Akbar against Priya Ramani on October 22. Earlier, Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Vishal Pahuja refused to hear the arguments in MJ Akbar's defamation case against Priya Ramani by citing the Supreme Court's directions on MP/MLA courts. While transferring the …

MJ Akbar Defamation Case: Delhi Court Says Trial to be Vitiated if Found ACMM Has No Jurisdiction
4 years, 3 months ago

MJ Akbar Defamation Case: Delhi Court Says Trial to be Vitiated if Found ACMM Has No Jurisdiction

News 18  

A Delhi court Wednesday said if it is found that the magisterial court trying the criminal defamation case filed by former union minister M J Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani for two years did not have the jurisdiction, the entire trial, and not just the final argument, gets vitiated. An ACMM trying the case had on Tuesday sent the matter …

MJ Akbar versus Priya Ramani: Delhi court to pass order on transfer of defamation suit on 22 October
4 years, 3 months ago

MJ Akbar versus Priya Ramani: Delhi court to pass order on transfer of defamation suit on 22 October

Firstpost  

Principal District and Sessions Judge Sujata Kohli pointed out that if it is found that the magisterial court trying the matter did not have jurisdiction, the entire trial, and not just the final argument, gets vitiated New Delhi: A Delhi court on Wednesday said if it is found that the magisterial court trying the criminal defamation case filed by former …

Entire trial vitiated: Delhi court reserves order on transferring MJ Akbar's case against Priya Ramani
4 years, 3 months ago

Entire trial vitiated: Delhi court reserves order on transferring MJ Akbar's case against Priya Ramani

India Today  

The Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday reserved its order on whether the criminal defamation case filed by BJP MP MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani will be transferred to another court or not. The court said if it is found that the magisterial court trying the criminal defamation case filed by former Union minister MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani …

"A Claim To Protect Free Speech Made In Good Faith And Public Interest": Quoting Ginsberg Rebecca John Completes Priya Ramani's Defence In MJ Akbar's Criminal Defamation Case
4 years, 3 months ago

"A Claim To Protect Free Speech Made In Good Faith And Public Interest": Quoting Ginsberg Rebecca John Completes Priya Ramani's Defence In MJ Akbar's Criminal Defamation Case

Live Law  

Senior Advocate Rebecca M John today completed her final arguments on behalf of journalist Priya Ramani who is facing a criminal defamation case for sharing her #MeToo story against MJ Akbar. While addressing the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Vishal Pahuja, Ms John submitted that Ramani should be acquitted as her story is her truth, which was made in good faith …

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

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

Firstpost  

The journalist’s lawyer, Rebecca John, told the court that over 14 women accused Akbar of sexual harassment in the wake of the #MeToo movement but he has filed a complaint only against Ramani New Delhi: Journalist Priya Ramani told a Delhi court on Monday that she was “targeted selectively” through a criminal defamation complaint by former Union minister MJ Akbar …

Priya Ramani Was Selectively Targeted By MJ Akbar To Halt The Avalanche Of Allegations Coming His Way, Rebecca John Argues
4 years, 4 months ago

Priya Ramani Was Selectively Targeted By MJ Akbar To Halt The Avalanche Of Allegations Coming His Way, Rebecca John Argues

Live Law  

While continuing with her final arguments on the behalf of senior journalist Priya Ramani, Senior Advocate Rebecca M John submitted today that MJ Akbar selectively targeted Ramani to halt the avalanche of allegations coming his way. Therefore, I have all the right to contest this claim to reputation by producing a witness whose statement should be admissible under section 9 …

[MJ Akbar Vs Priya Ramani Defamation Case] Ramani's Vogue Article Is Her Truth, She Stands By Her #MeToo Story Against Akbar: Rebecca John Begins Final Arguments
4 years, 4 months ago

[MJ Akbar Vs Priya Ramani Defamation Case] Ramani's Vogue Article Is Her Truth, She Stands By Her #MeToo Story Against Akbar: Rebecca John Begins Final Arguments

Live Law  

After a long period of more than 6 months, the hearing in MJ Akbar's defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani resumed today with Senior Advocate Rebecca M John commencing her final arguments on behalf of Ramani. Before the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Vishal Pahuja, Ms John clarified at the outset that Ramani admits that she did write the Vogue article …

MJ Akbar defamation case: Ex-minister accuses Priya Ramani of knowingly tarnishing his reputation; next hearing on 17 March
4 years, 10 months ago

MJ Akbar defamation case: Ex-minister accuses Priya Ramani of knowingly tarnishing his reputation; next hearing on 17 March

Firstpost  

Former Union Minister MJ Akbar told a Delhi court on Saturday that journalist Priya Ramani defamed him with full knowledge that her actions would harm his reputation. Luthra claimed that Ramani first said that her entire article was about Akbar, but later in court said that it wasn’t the case. Earlier Friday, Luthra argued that Ramani harmed Akbar’s reputation by …

Final Arguments Begin In MJ Akbar-Priya Ramani Criminal Defamation Case
4 years, 11 months ago

Final Arguments Begin In MJ Akbar-Priya Ramani Criminal Defamation Case

Live Law  

Final arguments in the criminal defamation case filed by former Union Minister and BJP Rajya Sabha MP M J Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani over her sexual harassment allegations against the former during the #MeToo movement started on Friday before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate of Rouse Avenue Courts, Delhi.Senior Advocate Geetha Luthra, appearing for Akbar, argued that. Final arguments in …

MJ Akbar-Priya Ramani defamation case: Defense counsel team's conduct at recent hearing proves women battle patriarchy in courtrooms too
5 years, 1 month ago

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

Firstpost  

Geeta Luthra and her team, who are representing MJ Akbar in his defamation case against Priya Ramani, reportedly mocked Ghazala Wahab when she testified against Akbar and detailed the harassment she faced at his hands. On 11 December at court 203, Rouse Avenue, journalist Ghazala Wahab recalled an incident from 1997 as part of her testimony in the Priya Ramani …

MJ Akbar-Priya Ramani defamation case: Journalist Ghazala Wahab denies of acting in malice against the former Union Minister
5 years, 1 month ago

MJ Akbar-Priya Ramani defamation case: Journalist Ghazala Wahab denies of acting in malice against the former Union Minister

Firstpost  

Journalist and author Ghazala Wahab denied a suggestion from advocate Geeta Luthra, Akbar’s counsel, which said that she had maliciously concocted a fictional story about her sexual harassment to malign the reputation of Akbar. After journalist and author Ghazala Wahab gave her statement on 10 December, she was present before the court on Wednesday for her cross-examination, conducted by Advocate …

MJ Akbar defamation case: Details of the interview were 'bizarre and inappropriate', Priya Ramani's witness tells the court
5 years, 2 months ago

MJ Akbar defamation case: Details of the interview were 'bizarre and inappropriate', Priya Ramani's witness tells the court

Firstpost  

At the latest hearing of the defamation case filed by former Union Minister MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani, on 25 October, Ramani’s witness Niloufer Venkatraman gave her statement before the Court of Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal At the latest hearing of the defamation case filed by former Union Minister MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani, on 25 …

‘MJ Akbar Defamation Case Came at Personal Cost’: Priya Ramani
5 years, 4 months ago

‘MJ Akbar Defamation Case Came at Personal Cost’: Priya Ramani

The Quint  

The other key line of questioning by Luthra seeks to demonstrate that the entirety of Ramani’s article in Vogue in 2017 was about MJ Akbar. She reiterated several times during the cross-examination as well that she clearly said in her 2018 tweet that her Vogue article “began” with her MJ Akbar story, and that after the first four paragraphs, it …

'Called M J Akbar a Predator Because He Outweighed Me in Power, Influence & Age': Priya Ramani Tells Court
5 years, 4 months ago

'Called M J Akbar a Predator Because He Outweighed Me in Power, Influence & Age': Priya Ramani Tells Court

Live Law  

Senior Journalist Priya Ramani testified before the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal on Saturday in the criminal defamation case filed against her by BJP leader and Senior Journalist MJ Akbar. Ms Ramani also mentioned that she was afraid to share the details of the incident at Oberoi Hotel with her family as she was afraid of her parents asking …

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