NEW DELHI: Senior journalist Priya Ramani, who had accused former Union minister MJ Akbar of sexual misconduct during his time as a media personality, was granted bail on Monday in connection with a defamation case filed by him.
Ramani was among several women who accused Akbar, forcing him to resign from the Cabinet in October last year. The politician filed a defamation case against her, following which Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal summoned her.
Reacting to the developments, Ramani said: “The next date when they will frame the charges against me is April 10. After that it will be my turn to tell my story. The truth is my defence.”
The Editors Guild of India had earlier suspended Akbar from membership until the defamation case he had filed against Ramani came to its logical conclusion. “A majority of our executive committee members suggested that the membership of Mr Akbar be suspended,” a statement issued by the media body read.