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The Indian Women’s Press Corps (IWPC) has welcomed the court verdict acquitting Priya Ramani in a defamation case filed by former Union Minister M J Akbar, whom she had accused of sexual harassment.
In a statement here, the IWPC commended the courage shown by Ms. Ramani and key defence witness and journalist Ghazala Wahab. “It is a vindication of us women journalists, who have forever protested sexual harassment and assault and shied away from unwelcome attention in the newsroom. All we want is a safe working space, so that we can hold the outside world to account; instead, we often find that the predators are within,” the statement said.
Ramani s acquittal in defamation case vindication of women journalists: IWPC
In a statement, the IWPC said it is delighted to welcome the court verdict declaring Ramani not guilty of defaming Akbar.
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NEW DELHI: The Indian Women s Press Corps (IWPC) on Thursday termed the acquittal of journalist Priya Ramani in a defamation case filed against her by former minister M J Akbar as vindication of women journalists who have forever protested sexual harassment and shied away from unwelcome attention in the newsroom.
Ramani had made allegations of sexual misconduct against Akbar in the wake of #MeToo movement in 2018.