"Not A Penny Has Come From China": NewsClick Founder Tells Delhi High Court
NDTV
NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha also told the Delhi High Court the allegations against him were "false" and "bogus".
NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha, arrested in a case lodged under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for allegedly receiving money to spread pro-China propaganda, told the Delhi High Court on Monday the allegations against him were "false" and "bogus", and "not a penny has come from China".
Justice Tushar Rao Gedela reserved the order on pleas by Mr Purkayastha and the news portal's human resources department head Amit Chakravarty challenging their arrest and the subsequent 7-day police remand after the investigation agency defended its action claiming NewsClick received Rs 75 crore from a person in China to ensure the country's stability and integrity were compromised.
"Arguments heard. Order reserved," Justice Gedela said after hearing the rival sides for around two hours.
