Delhi High Court issues notice to journalist Priya Ramani on MJ Akbar's appeal in defamation case
During the #MeToo movement in India, Ramani had made allegations of sexual misconduct against Akbar in 2018. In response to it, Akbar filed a defamation suit against Ramani on October 15 that year. Ramani had pleaded not guilty.
Aug 11, 2021, 13:47 PM IST
MJ Akbar challenges journalist Priya Ramani's acquittal in Delhi High Court
M J Akbar has challenged the trial court's February 17 order acquitting journalist Priya Ramani in the case on the ground that a woman has the right to put grievances before any platform of her choice even after decades.
Mar 24, 2021, 23:29 PM IST
Journalist Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar criminal defamation case
A Delhi court on Wednesday acquitted journalist Priya Ramani in connection with the criminal defamation case filed by former Union Minister MJ Akbar against her. In his defamation suit, MJ Akbar had claimed that Priya Ramani caused damage to his "stellar reputation" by accusing him of sexual harassment in an article written in 2017 and a tweet posted in 2018.
Feb 17, 2021, 16:12 PM IST
MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani: Delhi court asks if there is chance of settlement in defamation case
A Delhi court on Saturday asked former Union minister M J Akbar and journalist Priya Ramani whether there was a chance of settlement between them in a criminal defamation complaint filed by him against her.
Nov 21, 2020, 14:37 PM IST
Journalist Priya Ramani gets bail in MJ Akbar defamation case, next hearing on March 8
The next hearing on the case will take place on March 8.
Feb 25, 2019, 10:23 AM IST
Delhi court to hear MJ Akbar's defamation plea on MeToo allegations against journalist Priya Ramani today
Ramani accused Akbar of sexual misconduct, during his time as media presenter, around 20 years ago.
Feb 25, 2019, 07:32 AM IST
Delhi court summons journalist Priya Ramani to appear on February 25 in defamation case filed by MK Akbar
The direction has been issued by Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal on Akbar's plea.
Jan 29, 2019, 15:36 PM IST
Delhi court reserves order on summoning journalist Priya Ramani in defamation case filed by MJ Akbar
Akbar's name cropped up on the social media when he was in Nigeria, as the #MeToo campaign raged on in India.
Jan 22, 2019, 12:39 PM IST
#MeToo: Delhi court to record MJ Akbar's statement against Priya Ramani
MJ Akbar had earlier tendered his resignation over allegations of sexual harassment made against him by several women.
Oct 31, 2018, 08:11 AM IST
MeToo: Delhi court to hear MJ Akbar - Priya Ramani case on October 18
Delhi's Patiala House will hear the case related to Union minister MJ Akbar and journalist Priya Ramani on Thursday, October 18.
Oct 16, 2018, 12:34 PM IST
Truth is my only defence in MeToo movement: Journalist counters MJ Akbar over defamation case
Journalist Priya Ramani, who has levelled sexual harassment charges against Union minister MJ Akbar as part of the MeToo movement, has said that she is ready to “fight allegations of defamation”.
Oct 15, 2018, 20:43 PM IST
