Law

'Not a penny came from China', NewsClick founder-editor tells Delhi HC

IANS | October 9, 2023 7:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday reserved its order on pleas by NewsClick founder-editor Prabir Purkayastha and Human Resources head Amit Chakravarty challenging their arrest in a case lodged under the provisions of the UAPA, even as senior advocate for the petitioners Kapil Sibal, argued that "all facts are false and not a penny came from China".

Calcutta HC seeks affidavit from Bengal govt on permission for agitation

IANS | October 9, 2023 6:36 PM

Kolkata, Oct 9 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Monday sought an affidavit from the West Bengal government on why the police are reluctant to give permission for sit-in demonstration in front the new secretariat building in central Kolkata, when permission has been given for a similar demonstration in front of the Raj Bhavan.