MJ Akbar

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In upholding the dignity of a sexual harassment survivor, the court has not only shone the light on how such cases should be dealt with but also lays a solid foundation for the #MeToo movement in India. (Photo: AP)

DC Edit | A shining verdict

Delhi court ruling acquitting journalist Priya Ramani of defaming M J Akbar, a former minister, goes far beyond just clearing her name

19 Feb 2021 4:41 AM

Scribe in court: Was harasssed by Akbar in 1997

Akbar has denied all allegations and filed a criminal defamation case specifically against senior journalist Priya Ramani.

11 Dec 2019 2:42 AM

Ramani, who testified as the first witness in the case, was heard by the Court of Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) Samar Vishal. (Photo: ANI)

Priya Ramani narrates her encounter with MJ Akbar in hotel room

Ramani was the first woman to accuse Akbar of sexual harassment during the #MeToo campaign.

07 Sep 2019 3:48 PM

former Union minister M.J. Akbar (Photo: PTI/File)

During cross-examination, MJ Akbar again denies charges

Akbar said he was not aware of an article written by his former colleague Ruth David, accusing him of sexual harassment.

07 Jul 2019 5:48 AM

'It is wrong to suggest that the articles and tweets of Priya Ramani were meant to raise awareness of pervasiveness of the issue of sexual harassment at the workplace,' Akbar said. (Photo: File)

Ramani's tweets were not meant to raise awareness on sexual harassment: Akbar

The court has posted the matter for cross-examination of Akbar's witness for July 15 and 17.

06 Jul 2019 2:55 PM

Akbar had filed a defamation case against the journalist for accusing him of sexual misconduct. The allegations levelled against him forced him to resign from the Union Cabinet on October 17, 2018. (Photo: File)

MJ Akbar appears for cross-examination in defamation case

Akbar during cross-examination on May 20 had denied meeting with Ramani in a hotel room.

06 Jul 2019 11:07 AM

Former Union minister M.J. Akbar (Photo: File)

MeToo: MJ Akbar records his statement in court

There were heated exchanges between Akbar and Ramani’s counsel during the proceedings in the courtroom.

05 May 2019 6:12 AM

Ramani had pleaded not guilty before the court and claimed trial after the court framed defamation charges against her on a criminal complaint of Akbar. (Photo: File I PTI)

MJ Akbar records statement, Ramani's counsel cross examines him

Akbar, who appeared before ACMM Samar Vishal, said the allegations made by Ramani were 'malafide' and 'defamatory'.

04 May 2019 11:41 AM

Ramani accused Akbar of sexual misconduct, a charge denied by him. (File Photo)

#MeToo: Priya Ramani pleads 'not guilty' in defamation case by MJ Akbar

A Delhi court framed defamation charge against journalist Priya Ramani in a case filed by M J Akbar.

10 Apr 2019 10:46 AM

#MeToo running out of steam?

M.J. Akbar is back in the Parliament and Suhel Seth recently got married, hosted a grand reception where the city’s who’s who attended.

07 Mar 2019 12:00 AM

The court has set April 10 as the date for next hearing.

#MeToo: Court grants bail to Ramani in defamation filed by MJ Akbar

Following the allegation, Akbar slapped a private criminal defamation case against Ramani on October 16.

25 Feb 2019 11:17 AM

Ramani, who was the first woman to a case Akbar of sexual harassment during the #MeToo movement, has to appear before the Patiala House Curt on the next date of hearing, slated on February 25. (Photo: File)

'Time to tell our side of story': Ramani on summons in MJ Akbar defamation case

The Rajya Sabha member has denied all charges against him as 'false, wild and baseless'.

29 Jan 2019 4:50 PM

On January 11, three more witnesses in the case recorded their statements in the court (File Photo)

Court summons Priya Ramani in MJ Akbar's case

A Delhi court on Tuesday issued summons to Priya Ramani as an accused in the defamation case of MJ Akbar.

29 Jan 2019 4:36 PM

Akbar, who resigned as Union minister on October 17 last year, filed a private criminal defamation complaint against Ramani after his name cropped up on social media when he was in Nigeria as the #MeToo campaign raged on in India. (Photo: File)

Court reserves order on summoning scribe in defamation case filed by MJ Akbar

Ramani accused Akbar of sexual misconduct around 20 years ago, which was denied by him.

22 Jan 2019 12:54 PM

Tornado that laid patriarchy bare

Lone voices over the years that swelled to an avalanche of testimonies, built #MeToo into the annihilating force it is today.

30 Dec 2018 12:00 AM

The Editors Guild of India (EGI) decides to suspend journalist-turned-politician M J Akbar (R) and former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal (L). (Photo: File | PTI)

MJ Akbar, Tarun Tejpal suspended from Editors Guild of India

Membership of Akbar and Tejpal have been suspended by the Editors Guild of India over allegations of sexual misconduct.

12 Dec 2018 8:13 PM

Female journalist defends MJ Akbar

Ms Ramani has accused Mr Akbar of sexual misconduct around 20 years ago.

13 Nov 2018 12:15 AM

MJ Akbar, who had resigned from the Union Council of Ministers on October 17, had earlier told the court that an "immediate damage" has been caused to him due to the "scurrilous", concocted and false allegations of sexual misconduct levelled against him. (Photo: File | PTI)

MJ Akbar a thorough gentleman, former colleague supports him in sex abuse case

Joyeeta Basu said Ramani posted her tweets ‘intentionally with a purpose to harm’ Akbar's ‘reputation and goodwill’.

12 Nov 2018 3:17 PM

Beacon of a brave new world

Women are terrified of being unemployable, I have already been told several times that no one is going to give you a job, says Sandhya Menon.

11 Nov 2018 12:02 AM

In an article published in The Washington Post on November 1, Pallavi Gogoi claimed that she was raped by MJ Akbar back in the 1990s. (Photo: Twitter | @pgogoi | PTI)

Rape 'coercion' not 'consensual': US-based journalist on MJ Akbar's remark

'I stand by every word in my published account,' Pallavi Gogoi said about her allegation on MJ Akbar.

03 Nov 2018 9:43 AM

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