A Delhi court on Tuesday said that a criminal defamation suit filed by former Union Minister MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani following sexual harassment allegations will be shifted to another court since it will hear only cases related to MPs and MLAs as per Supreme Court directions.

Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Vishal Pahuja told the parties: "As per the Supreme Court's directions, only matters filed against MPs and MLAs can be listed before the Rouse Avenue court."