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NewsClick case: Delhi Police files over 8,000-page charge sheet, names Prabir Purkayastha as accused

Delhi Police files 8,000-page charge sheet in UAPA case against NewsClick founder for Chinese propaganda.

The Hindu · Mar 30, 2024

Court allows NewsClick HR head Amit Chakravarty to turn approver in UAPA case

NewsClick case: A Delhi court has allowed NewsClick HR head Amit Chakravarty to turn an approver in the case lodged against the news portal under anti-terror law UAPA.

The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024

Newsclick case | Portal's HR head Chakravarty moves Delhi court seeking to turn approver

NewsClick’s human resources department head Amit Chakravarty has moved a Delhi court seeking its permission to turn an approver in the case lodged under anti-terror law UAPA over allegations that the news portal received money to spread pro-China propaganda, court sources said.

The Hindu · Dec 25, 2023

NewsClick row: Prabir Purkayastha, Amit Chakravarty sent to 10-day judicial custody

Court sends NewsClick founder, HR head to 10-day judicial custody over allegations of receiving money to spread pro-China propaganda. Prosecution sought 10 days custody, opposed by Purkayastha's counsel. Special Cell of Delhi Police arrested duo on Oct 3, conducted raids at 88 locations. Pleas challenging arrest, remand reserved by Delhi…

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

Newsclick row | Delhi HC agrees to hear plea against arrest of Purkayastha, Chakravarty

Delhi HC agrees to hear plea against arrest of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha & HR head Amit Chakravarty under UAPA. Senior lawyer Kapil Sibal urges bench to list matter for urgent hearing. Court directs police to provide duo with copy of FIR citing SC & HC orders.

The Hindu · Oct 6, 2023

Arrests in the NewsClick case: A package

Stay updated with The Hindu’s coverage on the arrested NewsClick founder and editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha and HR Amit Chakravarty in connection with its investigation into a case filed under the UAPA act.

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

Gautam Navlakha, farm stir, Kashmir map: In Delhi cops’ application for NewsClick founder custody

NewsClick’s founder Prabir Purkayastha and its HR head Amit Chakravarty have been sent to seven-day police custody following their arrest in a UAPA case against the organisation. However, the Delhi Police Special Cell had initially sought 15-day police custody for the two, alleging that there was electronic evidence suggesting a…

Newslaundry · Oct 4, 2023

NewsClick slams bid to ‘stifle fearless voices’, founder moves court for copy of FIR

A day after NewsClick’s founder Prabir Purkayastha was arrested in a UAPA case against the organisation, his lawyers have approached the Patiala House Court in Delhi seeking a copy of the FIR. Purkayastha and NewsClick HR head Amit Chakravarty were arrested on Tuesday and have been sent to seven-day police…

Newslaundry · Oct 4, 2023

‘Terror whip on media house’: Front pages on NewsClick police searches and arrests

NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and the news outfit’s HR head Amit Chakravarty were arrested after hours of questioning by the Delhi Police special cell on Tuesday. They were sent to seven days in police custody this morning.

Newslaundry · Oct 4, 2023

NewsClick arrests: Journalists asked about farm protests, views on Oppn

NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and the news outfit’s HR head Amit Chakravarty were arrested after hours of questioning by the Delhi Police special cell on Tuesday. 

Newslaundry · Oct 3, 2023