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Supreme Court asks NewsClick to respond to ED's challenge to HC order quashing ECIR
✍️ TOI India
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 08:18 AM
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The Supreme Court has directed NewsClick to file a response to the Enforcement Directorate’s petition contesting the High Court’s order that set aside the Economic Crimes Investigation Report.
The Supreme Court of India issued a notice to the digital news portal NewsClick, asking it to submit its reply to a petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The ED’s plea seeks to overturn a recent order of the Delhi High Court that had quashed the Economic Crimes Investigation Report (ECIR) prepared against the media outlet.
The High Court’s decision to set aside the ECIR was taken after NewsClick challenged the validity of the investigation on procedural grounds. In response, the ED approached the apex court, arguing that the ECIR is essential for probing alleged financial irregularities linked to the channel.
By directing NewsClick to answer the ED’s filing, the Supreme Court has kept the matter alive at the highest judicial level. Both parties are expected to present their arguments in the coming weeks, after which the court will decide whether the ECIR can be reinstated or the High Court’s order will stand.
Legal experts note that the case underscores the growing scrutiny of media organisations under financial crime statutes, while also highlighting the procedural safeguards available to entities contesting such investigations.
The High Court’s decision to set aside the ECIR was taken after NewsClick challenged the validity of the investigation on procedural grounds. In response, the ED approached the apex court, arguing that the ECIR is essential for probing alleged financial irregularities linked to the channel.
By directing NewsClick to answer the ED’s filing, the Supreme Court has kept the matter alive at the highest judicial level. Both parties are expected to present their arguments in the coming weeks, after which the court will decide whether the ECIR can be reinstated or the High Court’s order will stand.
Legal experts note that the case underscores the growing scrutiny of media organisations under financial crime statutes, while also highlighting the procedural safeguards available to entities contesting such investigations.