‘Gross abuse of process of law’: HC quashes Delhi Police, ED cases against NewsClick
The Delhi High Court has quashed legal cases against the news portal NewsClick and its editor-in-chief, Prabir Purkayastha. The court ruled that the proceedings regarding alleged FDI violations were a gross abuse of the legal process.
Why it matters
The ruling is a significant development for press freedom and legal accountability in India regarding the treatment of media organizations.
The Delhi High Court has quashed cases registered by the Delhi Police and the Enforcement Directorate against news portal NewsClick and its editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha in relation to alleged violation of FDI norms.
The report focuses on the court's legal reasoning and the specific charges involved without taking a partisan stance.
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