NewsClick UAPA case: Court takes cognisance on Delhi police’s chargesheet

The Patiala House Court in Delhi on Tuesday took cognisance of a chargesheet filed by the Special Cell of Delhi Police against News Portal Newsclick PPK and its founder and Editor-in-Chief, Prabir Purkayastha.

The case has been registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, following allegations that the News Portal received a large sum of money for promoting pro-China propaganda.

The Additional Sessions Judge, Dr Hardeep Kaur, fixed May 31 for arguments on charges while taking cognisance of the chargesheet.