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. Share Via Email | A+A A- By PTI 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.