Today, On 8th April, The Supreme Court has deferred hearing a plea seeking an investigation into the 2018 Sukma encounter. The Court noted, “The peace process is underway,” and highlighted recent developments, including the surrender of 26 individuals. The observation indicates judicial caution amid ongoing reconciliation efforts in the region. The matter is likely to be taken up again in July.
The High Court granted pre-arrest bail to Nitin Bode, an insurance agent accused of promoting armed struggle against the Modi government. Bode allegedly circulated an article on WhatsApp with the slogan “Jai Bharat, Jai Samvidhan, Jai Naxalvad.” Despite legal scrutiny, the court found no intention to disrupt peace and ordered Bode to surrender his phone and report to the police.