Supreme Court of India quashes NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha's arrest under UAPA due to violation of natural justice principles.
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the release of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha, declaring his arrest under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) as invalid. The court found that the grounds of arrest were not supplied to Purkayastha or his counsel before remand, violating the principles of natural justice. The Supreme Court has quashed Purkayastha's arrest and the remand order, directing his release from custody.
May 15, 2024
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