Gautam Navlekha House Arrest: NIA Seeks Rs 1.64 Crore for Security Costs, Lawyer Alleges ‘Extortion’

On 7th March, The NIA demands activist Gautam Navlakha to pay Rs 1.64 crore for security during his house arrest, leading to a dispute. Navlakha, under house arrest since November 2022, contests the figure, labeling it as ‘extortion.’ The Supreme Court has scheduled a detailed hearing in April to address the issue. The case stems from the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links.