The Allahabad High Court summoned Agra police officials for placing a 70-year-old lawyer under house arrest during an administrative judge’s visit, questioning the legality of the action and demanding explanations.
Today, On 14th June, The Calcutta High Court allowed Suvendu Adhikari and post-poll violence victims to visit Raj Bhavan after their initial entry was impeded by police. The court questioned the governor’s “house arrest” status and directed Adhikari to seek permission for the visit. Allegations and denials were presented, and the court ordered a fresh request for the visit.
Today (14th May): Gautam Navlakha, an activist accused in the Bhima Koregaon violence case, has been granted bail by the Supreme Court. The decision was influenced by the detailed nature of the High Court’s order and the anticipated lengthy trial duration. Navlakha must deposit Rs 20 lakhs as a condition for his release. The Court refused to extend the stay on bail, citing concerns about the trial’s prolonged duration and the accumulation of security costs.
The Supreme Court Today (April 9th) remarked that activist Gautam Navlakha could not escape his liability to pay security costs for his house arrest.
