Today, 6th May, The Delhi High Court ordered the release of Amit Chakraborty, HR Head of NewsClick, in a UAPA case, following his decision to become an approver. The case involves allegations of receiving funds from China. This ruling reflects the complexity and controversy of UAPA-related cases in India, impacting press freedom and anti-terror laws.
The Delhi High Court is considering the bail plea of Amit Chakraborty, HR head of NewsClick, in a case under the UAPA, alleging pro-China propaganda funding. Chakraborty’s decision to turn approver and the State’s lack of objection to bail signal a pivotal moment. The outcome will impact journalistic freedom and use of anti-terror laws.
The Supreme Court of India, on Monday, witnessed a significant turn in the Newsclick case involving the news portal’s founder Prabir Purkayastha and human resources head Amit Chakraborty. Chakraborty, who had challenged his arrest by the Delhi Police, opted to withdraw his plea following his decision to become an approver in the case. Also read- […]
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The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing of pleas by NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakraborty, who are challenging their arrests under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), until after the Diwali vacation. The decision, announced on Monday, means that any potential relief for the duo will be delayed until at least […]