Rebecca John

MJ Akbar's defamation case against Priya Ramani posted for 6 July; ex-minister will be questioned in next hearing

The defamation case filed by MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani over sexual harassment case, which was one of the most prominent cases in the Me Too movement in India, has been posted for further hearing on 6 July and will be heard in Delhi's Rouse Avenue court

'I don't remember': MJ Akbar resorts to refrain during #MeToo cross examination by Priya Ramani's counsel at Delhi court

Senior advocate Rebecca John, appearing for Priya Ramani, then began her cross examination of MJ Akbar, represented by senior advocate Geeta Luthra, on the intricacies regarding Ramani joining The Asian Age and other case details.

Tarun Tejpal video: Times Now's use of material proof in an ongoing trial undermines law, ignores victim's rights

Back in 2016, Times Now lambasted “liberals” for viewing and basing their opinions about Tarun Tejpal case on a video, but now the channel is relying on the same dubious footage to make its arguments.

Aarushi Talwar murder verdict: Case was based on 'innuendos, assumptions', says lawyer Rebecca John

She hoped that Rajesh and Nupur Talwar, who have been in sharp media spotlight for over nine years, will be allowed privacy after their release from jail.

Aarushi Talwar murder verdict: Two pillow covers could have proved Rajesh-Nupur's innocence sooner

The key turning point in the Aarushi-Hemraj double murder case which led to a full-blown trial and pointed towards Talwar's innocence was when two pillow covers were recovered

Mahmood Farooqui acquitted of rape: It's time courts in India shed male worldview, see things from women's perspective

The task of making the law speak to women’s needs and experiences is a difficult one because it involves deconstructing legal concepts that have been accepted as unbiased for decades.

RK Pachauri defamation suit: Delhi HC asks trial court to record evidence from August

The Delhi High Court has asked a trial court-appointed local commissioner to start recording evidence of former TERI chief RK Pachauri in a suit seeking to restrain media houses from reporting his court cases and seeking damages of Rs one crore from lawyer activist Vrinda Grover and another woman for allegedly defaming him

Sreesanth to move court against BCCI's 'excessive' life ban: Lawyer

Rebecca John said the tainted pacer will challenge the BCCI's decision in court as it is "completely against the principles of natural justice".

IPL spot-fixing: Sreesanth a victim of his own celebrity status, says lawyer

Sreesanth's lawyers say that this very adoration and fame is what worked to his disadvantage today.