The Supreme Court of India ordered the release of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha in a UAPA case, deeming his arrest and remand as illegal.

Supreme Court orders release of NewsClick’s Prabir Purkayastha, declares his arrest illegal

May 15

The Supreme Court of India ordered the release of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha in a UAPA case, saying his arrest and remand as illegal. Advocate Arshdeep Khurana confirmed the court’s decision to release Purkayastha. The court cited the need for a bail bond before the trial court.

Purkayastha’s legal representative hailed the court’s ruling as a significant relief, highlighting the illegality of the arrest and proceedings against him. Purkayastha was arrested after a New York Times report said NewsClick received funding from China-based companies.

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