The action came just hours after the Delhi High Court dismissed UNI’s plea challenging the cancellation of its land allotment. Soon after, the property was sealed by authorities, triggering a wider debate over press freedom and government action.
Earlier this year, in January, the High Court came down heavily on Newslaundry journalist Manisha Pande for the derogatory language she used against the TV Today Network.
Dismissing the CBI-filed case, Special Judge (PC Act) Jitendra Singh said, "There was no overarching conspiracy or criminal intent in the excise policy."