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.

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.

Priya Ramani, during one of the hearings in December, told the court that her disclosure about alleged sexual misconduct by Akbar was made in good faith and for the public good.

MJ Akbar, former Minister of State for External Affairs, filed a defamation case against Priya Ramani in March 2018 for accusing him of sexual misconduct.

Wahab narrated that while she realised that she should have quit the job at that time, her financial situation did not allow her to.

He offered me an alcoholic beverage from the mini bar. I refused. He got up and made himself a drink. I think it was vodka.

Speaking in her defence today, Priya Ramani stated, “…by deliberately targeting me, Akbar seeks to divert the attention away from the serious allegations of sexual misconduct against him and the public outrage that followed.” She added, “It is unfortunate that women who experienced sexual harassment at the workplace must now defend themselves in criminal proceedings […]

After the former Minister of State of Foreign Affairs, MJ Akbar’s deposition ended on July 6 in the defamation case that he filed against Priya Ramani, it was now time for his witnesses to come to stand at the district court for cross examination.