Ravindra Kumar Pandey, the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, made the remarks while acquitting journalist Priya Ramani in a criminal defamation case filed by MJ Akbar for accusing him of sexual misconduct in 2018 in the wake of #MeToo movement.
Ramani was recording her statement in a defamation plaint filed against her by former Union Minister MJ Akbar.
The proceedings were adjourned for the day. Matter will come up for hearing on September 9.
Ramani was accused by Akbar for criminal defamation after she levelled allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct against the journalist-turned-politician.
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The Guild's statement comes on a day a Delhi court commenced hearing on Akbar's criminal defamation complaint against Priya Ramani.
Akbar earlier on Wednesday resigned from his post in the wake of a series of allegations of sexual harassment levelled by at least 16 women.
Akbar had sued Ramani accusing her of "intentionally putting forward malicious, fabricated and salacious" allegations to harm his goodwill and reputation.
Journalist Priya Ramani, who was the first to accuse former Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar of sexual harassment, expressed vindication at the Union minister’s resignation.
