Why was NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha released from Tihar Jail
What led to the release of Prabir Purkayastha from Tihar Jail as per Supreme Court orders?
Prabir Purkayastha, founder of NewsClick, was released from Tihar Jail based on the following reasons as per Supreme Court orders:
- The Supreme Court granted him relief after noting that he had spent over five months in jail without his bail plea being heard.
- The Court found that the delay in listing his bail application was unreasonable and required him to be released immediately.
- The delay in hearing his bail application was considered a violation of his fundamental rights as per the Supreme Court's judgment.
- The Court emphasized the importance of timely hearing of bail applications to prevent unnecessary incarceration.
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