The Supreme Court declined to hear a plea by the family of slain Maoist leader Basavaraju seeking his body for final rites. The bench said contempt was not the remedy and asked them to pursue other legal options.
The Supreme Court of India has urged Andhra Pradesh to establish special courts for the expedited trials of jailed Maoist leader Duna Keshav Rao, who surrendered in 2011. Meanwhile, Odisha plans to set up similar courts. Rao argues he faces false charges and seeks timely trial resolutions. The case remains pending.