Former Union Minister MJ Akbar (File Photo | PTI) 
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Former Union Minister MJ Akbar cross-examined in defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani​

The hearing saw a heated exchange of arguments between the advocates of Akbar and Ramani.

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NEW DELHI: The cross-examination of former Union Minister MJ Akbar continued on Monday in connection with a defamation case filed by him against journalist Priya Ramani.

The hearing saw a heated exchange of arguments between two senior advocates -- Akbar's counsel Geeta Luthra and Ramani's counsel Rebecca John -- as Luthra objected to many questions asked by John.

The hearing was taking place before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal.

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