MJ Akbar records statement in defamation case against journalist
Akbar appeared before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal and recorded his statement to support the defamation complaint filed by him against Ramani on October 15.
Akbar appeared before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal and recorded his statement to support the defamation complaint filed by him against Ramani on October 15.
The Guild's statement comes on a day a Delhi court commenced hearing on Akbar's criminal defamation complaint against Priya Ramani.
Akbar had sued Ramani accusing her of "intentionally putting forward malicious, fabricated and salacious" allegations to harm his goodwill and reputation.
Union Minister of State for External Affairs Akbar returned from an official tour abroad and said he would issue a statement over the allegations.
Akbar, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by several women journalists, returned to India from his official foreign trip to Nigeria earlier on Sunday.
The BJP is likely to take a clear stand on the allegations of sexual harassment against MJ Akbar once he explains his position upon his return.
As more women recounted their alleged accounts of sexual harassment and assault at the hands of Union minister M J Akbar, the Congress demanded either his justified explanation or resignation.
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