Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Delhi HC Grants Bail to NewsClick Founder in Funding Case
The Delhi High Court has allowed the founder of NewsClick, Prabir Purkayastha, to be released on bail, meaning he won't be arrested right away.
This is related to an investigation into whether NewsClick broke rules about how they got their money, particularly from foreign sources.
The case involves the Delhi Police and the Enforcement Directorate, who have been looking into the news website's finances.
The court's decision means Purkayastha is allowed to be free while the investigation continues, but he must still follow certain conditions set by the court.
Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha in a foreign funding case.
Pranjal Pandey, NewsClick's director, also received anticipatory bail in the Economic Offences Wing case.
The case involves alleged violations of Foreign Direct Investment norms by NewsClick.
Investigations were initiated by both the Delhi Police and the Enforcement Directorate.
Raids were conducted at NewsClick's office and residences of related individuals.
- Who
- Prabir Purkayastha and Pranjal Pandey, NewsClick officials.
- What
- Delhi HC granted anticipatory bail to NewsClick founder in foreign funding case.
- When
- As of the reporting period.
- Where
- Delhi High Court.
- Why
- Due to an investigation into alleged foreign funding violations and related issues.
- Defendant
- Prabir Purkayastha, Pranjal Pandey
- News Outlet
- NewsClick
- Legal Action
- Anticipatory bail granted
- Allegations
- Foreign funding violations
- Investigating Agencies
- Delhi Police, Enforcement Directorate