The Delhi High Court quashed the EOW FIR and ED’s ECIR against NewsClick and founder Prabir Purkayastha, holding that allegations concerning FDI and financial irregularities disclosed no cognisable offence. The Court termed the proceedings mala fide and an abuse of power targeting independent journalism.
The Supreme Court Today (July 8th) sought the response of the Income Tax Department to a petition by NewsClick against two income tax notices.
The Supreme Court Yesterday (April 30th) reserved its judgment on the plea by Prabir Purkayastha, the editor-in-chief of online news portal NewsClick, who has challenged his arrest and remand by the Delhi Police in connection with a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
