UNI office sealed in Delhi: High Court dismisses agency's plea, police take action

Delhi Police seal the office of news agency UNI on Rafi Marg after the Delhi High Court dismisses its petition against a government eviction order, sparking outrage in media circles

Published On 2026-03-21 09:06 GMT   |   Update On 2026-03-21 09:06 GMT

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Significant news has emerged from the national capital, New Delhi, concerning the media world. On Friday, the Delhi Police, strictly following court orders, completely sealed the office of the well-known news agency, United News of India (UNI). This sudden action against this major news agency, which has been operating for decades, has caused widespread uproar in the journalistic and media circles.

The High Court dismissed the petition against eviction

According to reports, the Central Government had issued a strict order to UNI to vacate its premises located in the posh Rafi Marg area of ​​New Delhi. Challenging this eviction order and hoping for relief, the news agency approached the Delhi High Court. However, after a thorough hearing, the Delhi High Court dismissed UNI's petition, dealing a significant legal blow to the agency.

Strict police action immediately after the court verdict

The Delhi High Court's dismissal of the petition cleared the way for the administration to vacate the premises. Citing this court order, a Delhi Police team arrived at the UNI office on Rafi Marg on Friday and, following the legal process, sealed the entire premises. The police locking down the main office of UNI, one of the country's oldest news agencies, has become a topic of discussion everywhere.

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