The Supreme Court today announced it will hear the bail pleas of activists Jyoti Jagtap and Mahesh Raut together in the Bhima Koregaon case. Jagtap, accused of being a member of the banned Kabir Kala Manch, sought bail after previous rejections. Raut, accused of recruiting students for the Communist Party of India (Maoist), remains in jail since June 2018. The case stems from violence following a 2017 event in Pune. NIA has implicated multiple individuals, including prominent activists and academics.
Today(on 13th August), The Supreme Court of India granted bail to a 61-year-old former police officer charged under the UAPA, highlighting the principle that “bail is the rule, jail is the exception.” The accused was allegedly linked to the Popular Front of India (PFI), an organization accused of inciting violence.
The Bombay High Court denied default bail to the five accused in the Bhima Koregaon violence case. The accused, arrested under the UAPA in 2018, had appealed against the special court’s orders. The case stems from violent clashes during the bicentenary celebrations, leading to arrests of activists with alleged “Maoist links.” Subsequent events include arrests, bail grants, and legal proceedings.
The NIA argued that the 2008 Malegaon blast aimed to fuel communal discord and compromise state security. The prosecution claimed that the blast, which killed six and injured over 100, was intended to terrorize people during religious festivals. The trial involves seven accused, including Pragya Thakur and Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Purohit. The case has spanned nearly 16 years and has seen significant developments, including the transfer of investigation from Maharashtra ATS to NIA. The final arguments are ongoing.
Today(on 11th July), Delhi High Court Judge Amit Sharma recused himself from the NIA plea for death penalty against Yasin Malik. The case moved to Justice Prathiba M Singh’s bench due to roster changes, with a new hearing set for August 9. Yasin Malik, a separatist leader serving a life sentence, participated virtually from Tihar Jail.
Today( on 1st July),The National Investigation Agency (NIA) approved jailed Kashmiri leader Engineer Rashid’s request to take his oath as an MP on July 25, with a court decision on his interim bail plea expected on Tuesday. Rashid, arrested in a 2017 terror funding case, seeks bail or custody parole to fulfill his parliamentary duties.
Today, On 14th June, In the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, the Supreme Court questioned the NIA about an activist’s plea for interim bail to attend rituals following his grandmother’s death. The activist faces charges related to alleged Maoist links and seeks temporary relief due to health and humanitarian concerns. The court’s action reflects the broader debate on civil rights and national security.
Today(on 10th June),The Patiala House Court in Delhi has set June 18, 2024, for the plea hearing of a Baramulla MP seeking interim bail to take his parliamentary oath. Despite being in custody for a terror funding case, the MP won elections and seeks temporary release to fulfill his constitutional duties. This case raises broader implications for MPs’ rights and duties under custody.
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