‘Gross abuse of process of law’: HC quashes Delhi Police, ED cases against NewsClick
Justice Neena Bansal Krishna said the continuation of the FIR registered by the Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing was "nothing but a gross abuse of the process of law"
The Delhi High Court has dismissed the cases filed by the Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing and the Enforcement Directorate against the news portal NewsClick. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna deemed the continuation of the First Information Report (FIR) a "gross abuse of the process of law." The court's decision effectively quashes the charges brought against the media organization. This ruling comes after a period of legal scrutiny and challenges initiated by the authorities.
This ruling is significant as it addresses potential overreach by law enforcement agencies in their actions against media organizations, impacting press freedom and the legal process.
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