Bombay High Court granted bail to activists Sagar Gorkhe and Ramesh Gaichor in the Elgar Parishad–Maoist links case, citing parity with co-accused earlier enlarged on bail. The bench noted prolonged custody and remote prospects of an early trial commencing.
The Bombay High Court declined to issue an injunction against Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil, who plans to stage a hunger strike in Mumbai on Republic Day. Advocate General Birendra Saraf expressed concerns about the logistical challenges and proposed an alternative location for a peaceful demonstration. The court directed the government to ensure a suitable public space and will deliberate further on this matter on February 14.
