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.

Supreme Court Rejects NIA Appeal, Upholds Chhattisgarh Police FIR in 2013 Maoist Attack Case

The Supreme Court of India recently dismissed an appeal by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) challenging a second FIR registered by the Chhattisgarh Police. This FIR pertains to the 2013 Maoist attack on Congress leaders in Bastar, alleging a larger political conspiracy. The bench, comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra, […]