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.
Delhi Police chargesheet accuses Teesta Setalvad and Prabir Purkayastha of financial wrongdoing, inciting violence, and a larger network involving activist Gautam Navlakha. Allegations include news-syndication scam, tainted foreign funds, and aiding Left Wing Extremism. Purkayastha is also accused of disinformation and inciting rioters during farmer protests, implicating him in terrorist acts and anti-India propaganda.
NewsClick’s Editor-in-Chief, Prabir Purkayastha, and its Human Resources head, Amit Chakraborty, have moved the Supreme Court, challenging the Delhi High Court’s verdict that validated their arrest by the Delhi Police. The duo was taken into custody under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) over allegations of receiving Chinese funding to further anti-national propaganda. Senior Advocate […]
