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 Sept 2020 2:57 PM IST
John: Ramani's truth must be allowed to be placed on record, and there should not be any objection to it
19 Sept 2020 2:50 PM IST
John: I have every right as a cross-examiner to check his veracity, to know who he is, and question his character
19 Sept 2020 2:49 PM IST
John: questions about Akbar's history of political affiliations are important
19 Sept 2020 2:47 PM IST
John: It was a very difficult trial, whatever I had led, it was objected to
19 Sept 2020 2:46 PM IST
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 Sept 2020 2:45 PM IST
John: When the author of the article herself has clarified that the entire article doesn't pertain to Akbar, no controversy stands.
19 Sept 2020 2:40 PM IST
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 Sept 2020 2:40 PM IST
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 Sept 2020 2:39 PM IST
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