06 October,2023 03:47 PM IST | Delhi | PTI
NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha (L) and HR Head Amit Chakravarty/ PTI
The Delhi High Court, on Friday, issued notice to police on pleas challenging the arrest of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and human resources department head Amit Chakravarty in a case lodged under anti-terror law UAPA.
Justice Tushar Rao Gedela also sought the response of the city police on the applications seeking interim release of Purkayastha and Chakravarty till the pendency of their petition.
The court listed the matter for further hearing on October 9.
Purkayastha and Chakravarty were arrested by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police on Tuesday. Police have sealed the NewsClick's office in Delhi. The portal has been accused of receiving money to spread pro-China propaganda. The duo is currently in police custody.
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