The Bombay High Court has allowed Elgar Parishad accused Gautam Navlakha to shift from Mumbai to his Delhi residence while making it clear that he must attend trial proceedings whenever required.
The Court imposed strict conditions, including weekly police reporting, surrender of passport, and prior permission to leave Delhi.
The Bombay High Court said there is “no harm” in allowing Elgar Parishad accused Gautam Navlakha to shift to his Delhi residence till the trial starts, noting he is not a flight risk. The court observed that forcing the 73-year-old to stay in Mumbai despite having a home in Delhi was unjustified.
The Supreme Court raised concerns over Surendra Gadling’s six-and-a-half-year custody without trial, directing a quick decision on pending applications. Gadling argued prolonged delays, missing electronic evidence, and unequal treatment as other accused are already on bail.
The NIA has approached a special Mumbai court to impound the passports of Rona Wilson, Mahesh Raut, Anand Teltumbde, Gautam Navlakha, and Hany Babu. The court has adjourned the matter to October 9 for the defence response.
Activist Ramesh Gaichor, accused in the Elgar Parishad case, was released from Taloja jail after a delay despite HC orders. Jail superintendent apologised unconditionally to the Bombay High Court.
The Supreme Court has postponed activist Surendra Gadling’s bail plea in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist case to September 17. Gadling has been in jail for over six years, with charges still not framed.
The Bombay High Court has upheld the constitutional validity of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), dismissing a petition by Anil Babura Baile, linked to the Elgar Parishad case. The court concluded that the law’s provisions are constitutional despite criticisms regarding misuse to suppress dissent.
Supreme Court directs Hany Babu to approach High Court or trial court for bail in the Elgar Parishad case. The Court refused to clarify its earlier order and granted liberty to revive his withdrawn plea.
Mahesh Raut, arrested in 2018 for alleged links to the Elgar Parishad case, has been granted interim bail by a special NIA court from April 20 to May 16 to take his law exams. He must meet specific conditions, including a Rs 50,000 bond, and surrender after his exams.
New Delhi: Today, 27th March, The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing on the bail plea of advocate Surendra Gadling and activist Jyoti Jagtap, both arrested in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, by two weeks. A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and Rajesh Bindal also postponed the hearing on the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) petition challenging the bail granted to activist Mahesh Raut.
