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    Karnataka: Tensions erupt in Belagavi after partially burnt pages of holy books found

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    Interview: US claiming credit for ceasefire sets Indian foreign policy back by decades

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    In Manipur, Kuki-Zo women are protesting customary ‘settlement’ of rape, domestic violence cases

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    Rush Hour: India denies US claims on trade threat, order blocking ‘4PM News’ lifted and more

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‘I was accused just for speaking up’: Priya Ramani after being declared not guilty in MJ Akbar case

‘My victory will encourage more women to speak up and make powerful men think twice before taking victims to court.’

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Feb 17, 2021 · 06:53 pm
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‘It feels amazing, truly does. I feel vindicated on behalf of all the women who have ever spoken out against sexual harassment. Sexual harassment has got the attention it deserves.’
What an important victory #PriyaRamani pic.twitter.com/HMALDBUCau

— Radhika Bordia (@radhikabordia) February 17, 2021

"This judgement will encourage more women to speak up.. and powerful men to think twice before they take victims to court," says #PriyaRamani after being acquitted in the criminal defamation case filed by MJ Akbar.

Video credit: @VijaytaL

https://t.co/2u5Ze5z5xd pic.twitter.com/K5JndSOO8T

— scroll.in (@scroll_in) February 17, 2021

"I feel vindicated. My victory will encourage more women speak up and make powerful men think twice before taking victims to court," says #PriyaRamani, after being acquitted by Delhi court on Wednesday in the defamation case filed by #MJAkbar.

Read more: https://t.co/hNtd1lSthR pic.twitter.com/f3rVwgyHhh

— BOOM Live (@boomlive_in) February 17, 2021

“This is the most important case of my lifetime” - Rebecca John

She spoke to Aditi Singh post the verdict in MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani#metoo @IndiaMeToo @mjakbar #mjakbar #PriyaRamani #SexualHarassment @aditi2118 pic.twitter.com/iiCByTjJRV

— Bar & Bench (@barandbench) February 17, 2021

#PriyaRamani reacts to her verdict. Thanks the court for the acquittal and recognising sexual harrasment at the workplace. pic.twitter.com/KUmeyr273T

— Anand Mohan (@mohanreports) February 17, 2021

#PriyaRamani's lawyer Senior Advocate Rebecca John speaks to the media after the acquittal in #MJAkbar's defamation case.
"Defence of truth pleaded by Priya Ramani was vindicated", John says. pic.twitter.com/Ae4V8Au9hK

— Live Law (@LiveLawIndia) February 17, 2021
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