20 March 2024 4:30 PM GMT
The Supreme Court today posted NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha's plea for release on medical grounds to the first week of April. It may be recalled that Purkayastha is in custody since October 2 last year over a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act involving allegations of Chinese funding to promote anti-national propaganda.
On the last date, the bench, comprising Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, had directed the constitution of a board by the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) for Purkayastha's independent medical evaluation. Today, it was informed that as per the office report, the AIIMS panel report had come. The Court directed that a copy of the same be supplied to Purkayastha/his counsels and posted the matter until after Holi vacations.
For a detailed background and report on earlier proceedings, click here.
Case Title: Prabir Purkayastha v. State | Diary No. 42896 of 2023