Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis defended the proposed Special Public Safety Act aimed at combating threats from Maoist organisations relocating to urban areas. The law, discussed with journalist bodies, focuses on unlawful activities while ensuring citizen freedom. Offenses will be cognizable and non-bailable, with severe penalties for association with unlawful groups.
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.