Delhi HC lists MJ Akbar's plea against Priya Ramani in defamation case for final hearing on Sep 24

Akbar-Ramani Defamation Case Hearing Set for September 24

Delhi HC Sets Final Hearing in Akbar-Ramani Defamation Case The Delhi High Court has scheduled the final hearing for September 24 in M.J. Akbar’s appeal against Priya Ramani’s acquittal in his criminal defamation case. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma announced the decision after receiving trial court records and written submissions. Key facts: Accusation: Ramani accused Akbar of sexual misconduct during the #MeToo movement in 2018. Trial Court Rul…

Delhi HC lists MJ Akbar's plea against Priya Ramani in defamation case for final hearing on Sep 24

New Delhi, Mar 16 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Monday listed former Union minister M J Akbar's plea challenging the acquittal of journalist Priya Ramani in his criminal defamation case over the allegations of sexual misconduct for final hearing on September 24. "Trial court record has been received. Written submissions have been filed by both the parties. List for final hearing on the next date," Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said. Akbar has c…