New Delhi: 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,” […]
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Priya Ramani’s statements lowered my reputation, MJ Akbar tells court
New Delhi: Former Union Minister M.J. Akbar on Tuesday told a Delhi court that the statements made by journalist Priya Ramani were defamatory, lowered his reputation, and were widely disseminated. The submissions were made by advocate Geeta Luthra, who appeared on behalf of Akbar in a case filed by him against journalist Priya Ramani for her […]
Priya Ramani’s allegations not true: former Union Minister M.J. Akbar
New Delhi: Former Union Minister M.J. Akbar on Saturday told a Delhi court that sexual misconduct allegations levelled against him by journalist Priya Ramani were not true. During his cross-examination, the former Minister of State for External Affairs told Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal that he was not selective in filing a defamation suit against […]
MJ Akbar denies meeting journalist Priya Ramani at Oberoi hotel
New Delhi: Former Union Minister M.J. Akbar on Monday denied meeting journalist Priya Ramani for a job interview at The Oberoi hotel in Mumbai in December 1993 and asking her personal, rather than professional questions. Akbar said: “Since there was no meeting, therefore it is wrong to suggest that I did not ask Priya Ramani […]
Priya Ramani’s allegations defamatory, mala fide: MJ Akbar
New Delhi: In a heated exchange between lawyers of both parties, former Union Minister M.J. Akbar recorded his statement in a Delhi court on Saturday saying that the allegations levelled by journalist Priya Ramani against him were defamatory and mala fide. The court was hearing the defamation case against Ramani filed by the former Minister […]
Defamation charges framed against Priya Ramani
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Wednesday framed charges against journalist Priya Ramani in a defamation case filed by former Union Minister M.J. Akbar. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal framed the charges. As Ramani pleaded not guilty and claimed trial, the court listed the matter for May 4 for recording of evidences in the case. […]
Akbar case: Court summons journalist Priya Ramani
New Delhi : A Delhi court on Tuesday issued summons to journalist Priya Ramani in a defamation case filed by former Union Minister M.J. Akbar. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal asked Ramani to appear before the court on February 25. Akbar’s counsel and senior advocate Geeta Luthra and lawyer Sandeep Kapur told the court […]
M.J. Akbar case: Court to decide on Priya Ramani on Jan 29
New Delhi | A Delhi court on Tuesday said it will decide on January 29 whether to summon journalist Priya Ramani or not in the defamation case filed by former Union Minister M.J. Akbar. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal reserved the order after Akbar’s counsel and senior advocate Geeta Luthra and lawyer Sandeep Kapur […]
Editors Guild suspends MJ Akbar, Tarun Tejpal
New Delhi (1 Min Read) : The Editors Guild on Wednesday suspended the membership of journalist-turned-politician M.J. Akbar, who has been accused of sexual harassment by a number of women journalists. “A majority of the members suggested that the membership of Akbar should be suspended. The majority view is that Akbar should be suspended from […]
Akbar complete professional, man of integrity: Tarot card reader
New Delhi (3 Min Read) : A woman astrologer and tarot card reader on Friday told a Delhi court that she has never heard of any misbehaviour by former Union Minister M.J. Akbar, who has always been a complete professional and a person of high integrity. Veenu Sandal told Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal […]