•Case Study: NewsClick was targeted in 2021 and 2023, with its founder and HR head arrested amid investigations into alleged foreign funding.
•Political Context: The charges against NewsClick are seen as politically motivated, linked to its critical reporting on the ruling BJP party in India.
•Legal Framework Abuse: The report critiques the use of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for political ends, rather than genuine concerns about terrorism or financial crime.
