Supreme Court quashes arrest and remand of Newsclick Editor under UAPA

Supreme Court quashes arrest and remand of Newsclick Editor under UAPA

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside the arrest and remand of Prabir Purkayastha, the chief editor of online news portal NewsClick, pertaining to a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). A bench headed by justice BR Gavai ordered the release subject to Purkayastha furnishing surety and bail bond. The bench … Read more