Delhi HC Dismissed Plea Of NewsClick Founder Challenging Police Remand

The Delhi High Court on October 13, dismissed NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and human resource head Amit Chakraborty’s plea challenging their arrest by the Delhi police in a case lodged under anti-terror law the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the court order remanding them in police custody for seven days. Notably, the news website is accused of irregular funding from Chinese investors, promoting their propaganda against the Indian government.