Supreme Court Justice Gavai questioned the Delhi High Court’s reasoning in bail and remand orders during a hearing on April 30. The discussion pertained to the arrest and remand of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha by the Delhi Police under the UAPA. Justice Gavai highlighted the need to adhere to the Pankaj Bansal ruling, emphasizing the requirement to inform the accused about the grounds of their arrest. The Court reserved its judgment in Purkayastha’s case for a later date.
A Delhi court criticized the slow progress of the NewsClick case, involving alleged illegal funding from China, under the UAPA. Only two arrests were made over 150 days, leading to doubts about the investigation’s efficacy. The court granted a 20-day extension and raised concerns about evidence tampering if suspects are not timely apprehended.
