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MJ Akbar claims that the journalist entered into consensual relationship with him in around 1994. The relationship spanned several months. (Photo: Twitter | @pgogoi | PTI)

MJ Akbar raped me, says US-based scribe

Akbar says relationship was consensual, wife backs him.

3 Nov 2018 1:09 AM IST

Over a dozen women in the last few weeks have spoken about their harassment in the hands of MJ Akbar. (Photo: File | PTI)

Twitteratti slams Akbar, his wife for 'consensual' comment on rape...

US-based journalist Pallavi Gogoi, in an article, accused MJ Akbar of rape when she worked with The Asian Age 23 years...

2 Nov 2018 6:05 PM IST

Speaking at the 7th Meeting of Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan (RECCA) at Ashgabat, MoS External Affairs MJ Akbar accused Pakistan of committing crime against the Afghan people by blocking normal access between India and Afghanistan. (Photo: PTI/File)

MJ Akbar: #MeToo allegations scurrilous

The woman journalist has accused Mr Akbar of sexual misconduct around 20 years ago.

1 Nov 2018 6:44 AM IST

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...

11 Dec 2019 2:42 AM IST

I am deeply disappointed that a Union minister should dismiss the detailed allegations of several women as a political conspiracy, Ramani said in a statement. (Photo: Priya Ramani | Twitter)

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

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

29 Jan 2019 4:50 PM IST

MJ Akbar claims that the journalist entered into consensual relationship with him in around 1994. The relationship spanned several months. (Photo: File)

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 IST

Over a dozen women in the last few weeks have spoken about their harassment in the hands of MJ Akbar. (Photo: File | PTI)

Court reserves order on summoning scribe in defamation case filed by...

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

22 Jan 2019 12:54 PM IST

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 IST

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#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...

7 March 2019 12:00 AM IST

I am deeply disappointed that a Union minister should dismiss the detailed allegations of several women as a political conspiracy, Ramani said in a statement. (Photo: Priya Ramani | Twitter)

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

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

10 April 2019 10:46 AM IST

Over a dozen women in the last few weeks have spoken about their harassment in the hands of MJ Akbar. (Photo: File | PTI)

MeToo: MJ Akbar records his statement in court

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

5 May 2019 6:12 AM IST

Over a dozen women in the last few weeks have spoken about their harassment in the hands of MJ Akbar. (Photo: File | 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'.

4 May 2019 11:41 AM IST