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MJ Akbar is a past president and continues to be a member of the Editors Guild of India. (Photo: File | PTI)

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.

7 July 2019 5:48 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)

Ramani's tweets were not meant to raise awareness on sexual...

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

6 July 2019 2:55 PM IST

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.

6 July 2019 11:07 AM IST

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.

7 Sept 2019 3:48 PM IST

MJ Akbar is a past president and continues to be a member of the Editors Guild of India. (Photo: File | PTI)

Judge hearing M J Akbar's defamation case against Prima Ramani...

Recently, the District and Sessions Judge, Rouse Avenue, had refused to transfer Akbar's defamation case from the...

19 Nov 2020 1:20 PM IST

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...

30 Dec 2018 12:00 AM IST

The Editors Guild of India (EGI) decides to suspend journalist-turned-politician M J Akbar and former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal. (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 IST

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...

19 Feb 2021 4:41 AM IST