NewsClick human resources department head Amit Chakraborty has moved a Delhi court seeking bail in a case lodged under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act over allegations that the news portal received money to spread pro-China propaganda, his lawyer said.
NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha also moved the court seeking the release of his electronic devices seized by police in the case.
Special Judge Hardeep Kaur on Friday granted time to Delhi Police till November 4 to file reply on Mr. Chakraborty's bail application and till October 31 to reply on the application filed by Mr. Purkayastha.