John sec 9 of the Evidence Act to argue that facts necessary to introduce the fact in issue or rebut a presumption, are relevant.
19 Sep 2020 9:27 AM GMT
John: Ramani's truth must be allowed to be placed on record, and there should not be any objection to it
19 Sep 2020 9:20 AM GMT
John: I have every right as a cross-examiner to check his veracity, to know who he is, and question his character
19 Sep 2020 9:19 AM GMT
John: questions about Akbar's history of political affiliations are important
19 Sep 2020 9:17 AM GMT
John: It was a very difficult trial, whatever I had led, it was objected to
19 Sep 2020 9:16 AM GMT
John: Ramani in her statement has given a detailed explanation as to why she used the word 'predator' for Akbar
She had said, 'predator is always stronger than his prey'
19 Sep 2020 9:15 AM GMT
John: When the author of the article herself has clarified that the entire article doesn't pertain to Akbar, no controversy stands.
19 Sep 2020 9:10 AM GMT
John: This case is not about how hard Akbar worked, the case is:
'Before Ramani met him, she admired him as a journalist. But his conduct with her and with other women doesn't justify his claim to reputation',
19 Sep 2020 9:10 AM GMT
John: hard work is not exclusive to Akbar, and it is certainly not the parameter on which the court will judge the evidentiary value of both sides.
19 Sep 2020 9:09 AM GMT
John: Ramani has given a detailed explanation as to in what context she used the word 'predator', which is also corroborated by other defence witnesses