A former Indian minister has lost a defamation case against a journalist, in a ruling with huge implications for the country's MeToo movement.

MJ Akbar was accused by Priya Ramani and several other women of alleged "predatory conduct".

On Wednesday, a judge ruled that "a woman cannot be punished for raising her voice against sexual abuse".

Ms Ramani said she felt "vindicated on behalf of all the women who have spoken up against sexual harassment at work".

The BBC's Geeta Pandey in Delhi says Wednesday's judgement by the trial court in the capital is extremely significant as it will set a precedent for other MeToo cases in India. It will serve as encouragement to other victims and survivors to take on their abusers.

A celebrated editor and author-turned-politician, Mr Akbar was the most high-profile figure to be named in India's MeToo movement. He resigned as junior foreign minister after the scandal in October 2018.

He sued Ms Ramani, saying her accusations had damaged his "stellar reputation".

Ms Ramani said in court that her defence was "truth and public good" and that Mr Akbar's reputation was "flawed". Read details of this news here. : เล่นสล็อต