Today, On 28th May, The Delhi High Court rejected the plea of former PFI chairman E. Abubacker for release under the UAPA on medical grounds. He was arrested in 2022 as part of a crackdown on PFI. The Court upheld his detention, citing the alleged criminal conspiracy by PFI and its affiliates in terrorist activities across India.
Today (16th May): The Supreme Court postponed urban Naxal Jyoti Jagtap’s bail plea hearing in the Bhima Koregaon case to July, citing the summer recess. Initially set for May, the hearing was rescheduled for July 8. Jagtap remains in custody following the Bombay High Court’s previous denial of bail. The case involves alleged incitement to violence during the 2018 Bhima Koregaon event.
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Today (14th May): Gautam Navlakha, an activist accused in the Bhima Koregaon violence case, has been granted bail by the Supreme Court. The decision was influenced by the detailed nature of the High Court’s order and the anticipated lengthy trial duration. Navlakha must deposit Rs 20 lakhs as a condition for his release. The Court refused to extend the stay on bail, citing concerns about the trial’s prolonged duration and the accumulation of security costs.
Today(on 26th April), The Calcutta High Court has directed the NIA to investigate the recent clashes in Murshidabad during Ram Navami, considering transferring the case to the central agency. The court’s decision follows a report detailing the use of explosives and weaponry, and it has set a deadline for the NIA to submit its report by May 10.
The special NIA court in Mumbai warned BJP MP Pragya Thakur to attend the 2008 Malegaon blast trial by April 25 or face consequences. Despite health issues, the court emphasized her obligation to participate. Failure to comply may result in further action, as her absence caused delays. Thakur and six co-accused currently on trial for various charges related to the blast.
Yesterday, 13th April, The National Investigation Agency (NIA) granted a 10-day extension of custody for suspects in the Rameshwaram Cafe bombing case in Karnataka. The suspects, alleged to have connections with the Islamic State, being thoroughly interrogated. The investigation aims to uncover the truth behind the cafe blast, with the state expressing gratitude for the efforts made in apprehending the suspects.
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The Supreme Court granted bail to activist Shoma Sen, a prominent Dalit and women’s rights activist, in the Bhima Koregaon violence case. Sen had been arrested in 2018 and made multiple unsuccessful attempts to secure bail. The order was passed by a bench comprising Justices Aniruddha Bose and Augustine George Masih. Shoma Sen had approached both the Pune Sessions Court and the Bombay High Court for bail, but was directed to appeal to the special NIA court before seeking relief from the High Court. Finally, after appealing to the Supreme Court against the High Court’s decision, she was granted bail.
Today (3rd April), a special NIA court in New Delhi instructed the Mumbai NIA team to personally verify Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur’s health status with the Bhopal NIA team due to her absence in trial proceedings. The court also noted that the BJP MP exempted her based solely on medical reports, causing delays in the trial. Additionally, a comprehensive health report is due by April 8, 2024.