Will MJ Akbar's resignation from the government set a precedent for future cases? Akbar was accused of repeated sexual assault on women he worked with over the years in both journalism and politics as waves of #MeToo revelations unveiled the names of many men in positions of power who had harmed women. Initially, Akbar refused to resign, though he decided to sue one of the women who accused him. Later, though, when the BJP decided not to support his legal case, he stepped down. This is not the end of the story, though. Follow Outlook for more stories.

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