Does the image-cleaning of a man accused of impropriety by women in India and abroad, by giving him a prominent forum on which to speak, not invalidate survivor stories?

Citing the lack of accountability from powerful men accused of harassment, women on Twitter are shocked at reports of MJ Akbar’s return to journalism.

The Delhi High Court will be hearing the plea of former Union Minister MJ Akbar which challenges the acquittal of Priya Ramani in the criminal defamation case.

After the judgement, Priya Ramani said, “I feel vindicated. My victory will encourage more women to speak up and make powerful men think twice before taking victims to court.”

Samar Halarnkar has stood tall beside his wife, Priya Ramani, who was acquitted in the #MeToo defamation case filed against her by MJ Akbar. Here is what Halarnkar said upon her victory.

The Priya Ramani acquittal has drawn a resounding reaction from women on social media who are hailing this as a watershed moment for India’s #MeToo movement.

“Sexual abuse takes away dignity and self confidence. Right of reputation can’t be protected at the cost of right to dignity”, the Court observed.

The verdict in the Priya Ramani vs MJ Akbar case that was expected today has been postponed to a week from now.

With the Priya Ramani verdict expected today, here is what women are saying about the case that was a watershed moment for India’s #MeToo movement.

IT was the final hearing in a criminal complaint filed by MJ Akbar against Priya Ramani, who had accused Akbar of sexual misconduct during the #MeToo movement in 2018