Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Delhi High Court Grants Bail to NewsClick's Prabir Purkayastha
The Delhi High Court has decided that Prabir Purkayastha, the person in charge of NewsClick, can avoid being arrested before his trial.
The court made similar decisions related to money laundering claims made by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
The court also agreed to give the same protection to another director named Pranjal Pandey.
This decision means both can remain free before the court cases.
The core issue involves claims of receiving money to create news that supported China.
Delhi High Court granted pre-arrest bail to NewsClick's founder Prabir Purkayastha.
Justice Neena Bansal Krishna also granted him bail in an ED money laundering case.
The court's order addressed Purkayastha's pleas and a similar plea for Pranjal Pandey.
Pranjal Pandey, a NewsClick director, also received anticipatory bail from the court.
The case involves allegations of receiving money to promote pro-China propaganda.
- Who
- Prabir Purkayastha and Pranjal Pandey, NewsClick directors
- What
- Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to Prabir Purkayastha and Pranjal Pandey.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- Allegations of receiving money for pro-China propaganda.
Legal Perspective
Government Perspective
Bail Decision
Legal Perspective
The Delhi HC granted the anticipatory bail based on the merits of the case and the arguments presented by the defense.
Government Perspective
The government might view this as a setback, potentially delaying or complicating the investigation.
Investigation vs. Freedom
Legal Perspective
The defense would argue the bail ensures the accused's freedom while investigations continue.
Government Perspective
The prosecution would want to keep the accused in custody for investigation.
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Relief Granted
- Pre-arrest bail
- Defendant 1
- Prabir Purkayastha
- Defendant 2
- Pranjal Pandey
- Allegation
- Promoting pro-China propaganda
- Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)