A Delhi court has dismissed an application moved by NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha seeking the release of his electronic devices seized during the investigation of a case. The case was lodged against him under anti-terror law UAPA over allegations that the news portal received money to spread pro-China propaganda.
Special Judge Hardeep Kaur, who hears terror-related cases, dismissed the plea on December 16, saying the ground was not enough to allow the application at this stage.
The Special Cell of Delhi Police booked Prabir Purkayastha, the portal's editor-in-chief, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and arrested him on October 3.
He is currently lodged in jail in judicial custody.
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