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MJ Akbar moves Delhi HC against Priya Ramani's acquittal in defamation case; plea to be heard today
•Akbar has challenged the trial court's 17 February order acquitting 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
Priya Ramani, lawyer Rebecca John recount challenges faced in 2-year-long defamation battle against MJ Akbar
Indiaspend •Senior journalist Namita Bhandare spoke to Priya Ramani and Rebecca John about the challenges of the recently-concluded trial and the implications of the court verdict
What the outcome of MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani defamation case means for #MeToo movement in India
Rutuja Shinde •The Court's judgment, which stated that damage to the accused's reputation cannot be more important than a survivor’s right to dignity and speaking their truth, is an important milestone for India's #MeToo movement.
Amid landmark verdict in Priya Ramani vs MJ Akbar case, incremental gains for survivors of sexual harassment
Yajnaseni Chakraborty •In light of the euphoria surrounding Priya Ramani vs MJ Akbar, and what many are hailing as a landmark judgment, it is perhaps important to take stock of exactly what the verdict in favour of Ramani has achieved.
MJ Akbar defamation case: 'Right of reputation not at the cost of right to dignity,' rules court
Fp Staff •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
Full text: Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar defamation case; FP report cited in verdict
Fp Staff •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.
Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar defamation case: 'Happy and proud', 'watershed moment'; journalists hail Delhi court's verdict
Fp Staff •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
MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani MeToo case updates: Photos of Ramani with Rebecca John flood social media, lawyer says 'most important case of career'
Fp Staff •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.
#MeToo case: Delhi court defers verdict on MJ Akbar’s defamation suit against Priya Ramani to 17 February
Fp Staff •The crux of Ramani's arguments in court was that she was not the sole person who had made allegations of sexual harassment against Akbar, but he had selectively targetted her due to her vulnerability
MJ Akbar-Priya Ramani Case Updates: Delhi court pushes date of verdict; judgment on 17 February
Trendingdesk •MJ Akbar-Priya Ramani Case LIVE Updates: Citing delays in submitting written submissions, the Delhi court has adjourned today's proceedings. The judgment will now be pronounced on 17 February.