5 activists arrested for Maoist links, not for expressing 'dissent': Maharashtra Police to Supreme Court
6 years, 4 months ago

5 activists arrested for Maoist links, not for expressing 'dissent': Maharashtra Police to Supreme Court

India TV News  

The Maharashtra Police on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the five rights activists arrested in raids last month from across the country had links with Maoists. The Maharashtra Police categorically told the top court that the activists were arrested for their Maoist links and not for expressing 'dissent'. The Maharashtra Police had on August 28 raided the homes of the prominent Left-wing activists in several states and arrested at least five of them for suspected Maoist links, sparking a chorus of outraged protests from human rights defenders. While prominent Telugu poet Varavara Rao was arrested from Hyderabad, activists Vernon Gonzalves and Arun Farreira from Mumbai, trade union activist Sudha Bhardwaj from Faridabad and civil liberties activist Gautam Navalakha was arrested from Delhi.

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Jharkhand: 244 Maoists, 154 gangsters arrested in 2024
2 weeks ago

Jharkhand: 244 Maoists, 154 gangsters arrested in 2024

Hindustan Times  

The police have claimed that it made significant strides in addressing the menace of Left Wing extremism in 2024, arresting 244 Maoists, including key leaders. Representational image: Jharkhand police have claimed that it made significant strides in addressing the menace of Left Wing extremism in 2024 Among those arrested were one Special Area Committee member, two zonal commanders, six sub-zonal …

Maoists wanted in over 20 cases of murder, arrested from Bihar’s Gaya
1 year, 9 months ago

Maoists wanted in over 20 cases of murder, arrested from Bihar’s Gaya

Hindustan Times  

Bihar police in a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police Force and the Special Task Force arrested two Maoist from Gaya district wanted in over 20 cases in Bihar and Jharkhand. According to the police, the duo were involved in over 18 cases of murder, landmine explosion and attack on forces Senior superintendent of police Ashish Bharti on Saturday …

'There Exists Rational & Reasonable Doubt On Question Of Prima Facie Case': NIA Court Grants Bail To Students Arrested For Alleged Maoist Links [Read Order]
4 years, 4 months ago

'There Exists Rational & Reasonable Doubt On Question Of Prima Facie Case': NIA Court Grants Bail To Students Arrested For Alleged Maoist Links [Read Order]

Live Law  

The NIA Court at Kochi on Wednesday granted bail to Allan Shuhaib and Thawaha Fazal, who were arrested by Kerala police under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act for alleged links with banned Maoist organization.Judge Anil K. Bhaskar observed that the accused were able to bring out a rational and reasonable doubt on the question of prima facie case and therefore bar …

Kerala: Alan Shuhaib and Thaha Fasal arrested for distributing pro-Maoist brochures and shouting pro-Maoist slogans
5 years, 2 months ago

Kerala: Alan Shuhaib and Thaha Fasal arrested for distributing pro-Maoist brochures and shouting pro-Maoist slogans

Op India  

Two law students – Alan Shuhaib and Thaha Fasal from the Kannur University in Kerala were arrested today allegedly for distributing pro-Maoist brochures in Kozhikode. According to the police, the two accused, who hailed from Thalassery, were handing out pro-Maoist pamphlets and shouting pro-Maoist slogans when they were arrested by them from the Pantheerankavu market. Alan Shuhaib is the local …

What Has Happened A Year After Bhima Koregaon Arrests?
5 years, 7 months ago

What Has Happened A Year After Bhima Koregaon Arrests?

Live Law  

It was exactly a year ago that the Pune police arrested five activists for alleged Maoist links in the Bhima-Koregaon case. Surendra Gadling, a Nagpur-based advocate who had taken up cases of several UAPA accused, Sudhir Dhawale, Dalit activist-writer and founder of Republican Panthers, Mahesh Raut, a TISS alumnus working on tribal rights in Gadchiroli, Shoma Sen, a retired professor …

Bhima Koregaon violence 'deep-rooted conspiracy', says Bombay HC, dismisses Anand Teltumbde's plea seeking quashing of FIR
6 years ago

Bhima Koregaon violence 'deep-rooted conspiracy', says Bombay HC, dismisses Anand Teltumbde's plea seeking quashing of FIR

Firstpost  

Teltumbde had claimed that he was being falsely implicated in Bhima Koregaon case. Mumbai: The Elgar Parishad-Bhima Koregaon violence, in which several rights activists are being investigated by the Pune Police, was a “deep-rooted” conspiracy which had “extremely serious repercussions”, the Bombay High Court has said. Expressing its satisfaction with the probe agency, the bench said that Pune Police had …

Bhima Koregaon violence case: Bail plea of activists Sudha Bharadwaj, Vernon Gonsalves, Arun Ferreira rejected by Pune court
6 years, 2 months ago

Bhima Koregaon violence case: Bail plea of activists Sudha Bharadwaj, Vernon Gonsalves, Arun Ferreira rejected by Pune court

Firstpost  

Pune Sessions Court rejected the bail plea of activists Sudha Bharadwaj, Vernon Gonsalves and Arun Ferreira who are three of the five activists arrested on 28 August in the Bhima Koregaon violence case Pune Sessions Court rejected the bail plea of activists Sudha Bharadwaj, Vernon Gonsalves and Arun Ferreira who are three of the five activists arrested on 28 August …

Bhima Koregaon violence: Pune sessions court to hear bail applications of three activists on 26 October
6 years, 2 months ago

Bhima Koregaon violence: Pune sessions court to hear bail applications of three activists on 26 October

Firstpost  

The five accused were arrested from various cities for their alleged involvement in the violence during the 200th anniversary of the Bhima Koregaon battle. Pune: The Pune Sessions Court will pronounce the verdict on bail applications of Vernon Gonsalves, Arun Ferreira and Sudha Bharadwaj, three of the five activists arrested on 28 August in the Bhima Koregaon violence case, on …

Koregaon Bhima: Prosecution submits email exchanges between arrested ‘activists’ and top Maoists
6 years, 2 months ago

Koregaon Bhima: Prosecution submits email exchanges between arrested ‘activists’ and top Maoists

Op India  

On Monday, opposing the bail application of the five accused activists in the Bhima-Koregaon case Surendra Gadling, Shoma Sen, Vernon Gonsalves, Arun Ferreira and Sudha Bharadwaj, in the Bhima Koregaon case, the prosecution submitted ‘intercepted email communications’ exchanged between top CPI fugitive leader Ganapathy aka Chandrasekhar and Varavara Rao as per reports. Public prosecutor Ujjwala Pawar, arguing before Sessions Judge …

Framing intellectuals in ‘Modi attack plot’ is ‘biggest fraud on people’: Maoists
6 years, 3 months ago

Framing intellectuals in ‘Modi attack plot’ is ‘biggest fraud on people’: Maoists

The Hindu  

The Communist Party of India on Tuesday said rights activists like Varavara Rao, Sudha Bharadwaj and others who were recently arrested by the Pune police for allegedly conspiring to kill Prime Minister Narendra Modi had no connection with it. In a statement, the CPI Central Committee member described the implication of intellectuals like Varavara Rao and others in a ‘concocted’ …

Bhima Koregaon case: Supreme Court ruling on activists 'victory' for Pune police and country, says Fadnavis
6 years, 3 months ago

Bhima Koregaon case: Supreme Court ruling on activists 'victory' for Pune police and country, says Fadnavis

India TV News  

Hailing the Supreme Court ruling on the arrest of five rights activists, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday called it a "victory for the Pune police and the country." Expressing contentment, the chief minister told the reporters: "We welcome the decision based on Pune police investigations and evidence it collected has been considered valid. In nationwide swoops in August, …

Bhima Koregaon activists' arrest case: 'Pleased to know SC protected their liberty, dignity', says Romila Thapar
6 years, 3 months ago

Bhima Koregaon activists' arrest case: 'Pleased to know SC protected their liberty, dignity', says Romila Thapar

Firstpost  

Romila Thapar read out a joint statement by the petitioners detailing why they had approached the Supreme Court. Historian Romila Thapar reacted to the Supreme Court order Friday rejecting a plea seeking the immediate release of five arrested human rights activists in the Bhima Koregaon case and an SIT probe into their arrest by saying that the petitioners were “pleased …

No court-monitored probe in Bhima-Koregaon
6 years, 3 months ago

No court-monitored probe in Bhima-Koregaon

Live Mint  

New Delhi:The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a petition for a court-monitored probe into the arrests of five human rights activists by the Pune police in connection with the Bhima-Koregaon violence. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, while declining a court-monitored investigation, held, “We are of the considered opinion that it is not a case of arrest …

Bhima Koregaon violence: ‘Activists arrested for Maoist links, not dissent’, rules Supreme Court; declines SIT probe
6 years, 3 months ago

Bhima Koregaon violence: ‘Activists arrested for Maoist links, not dissent’, rules Supreme Court; declines SIT probe

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to interfere with the arrest of five rights activists by Maharashtra Police in connection with the Koregaon-Bhima violence case and declined to appoint a SIT to probe their arrest. The court was hearing the plea by historian Romila Thapar and others seeking the immediate release of five rights activists in connection with the Koregaon-Bhima …

Breaking: Arrests Target Political Dissent, Justice Chandrachud Berates Police In Bhima Koregaon Arrests [Read Judgment]
6 years, 3 months ago

Breaking: Arrests Target Political Dissent, Justice Chandrachud Berates Police In Bhima Koregaon Arrests [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

Justice D Y Chandrachud expressed a strong dissent in the Bhima Koregaon case to hold the arrests of five activists to be wholly baseless and politically motivated. While the majority of CJI Dipak Misra and Justice A M Khanwilkar turned down the plea for a probe by Special Investigation Team, Justice Chandrachud opined that an SIT was necessary as Maharashtra …

Arrest Of Activists And Lawyers In Bhimakoregaon Case: SC To Pronounce Judgment Tomorrow [Read The Written Submissions For The Petitioners]
6 years, 3 months ago

Arrest Of Activists And Lawyers In Bhimakoregaon Case: SC To Pronounce Judgment Tomorrow [Read The Written Submissions For The Petitioners]

Live Law  

Supreme Court of India will pronounce the Judgment Tomorrow on petitions filed by Five eminent citizens led by Professor Romila Thapar against "arbitrary arrests" of human rights defenders including Sudha Bharadwaj and Gautam Navlakha citing "Maoist links" in the Bhimakoregaon case.Protesting the "arbitrary" arrests, the petition said the arrests were made without a shred of evidence and. Supreme Court of …

Supreme Court reserves verdict on 5 activists’ arrests in Bhima-Koregaon case
6 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court reserves verdict on 5 activists’ arrests in Bhima-Koregaon case

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court Thursday reserved its verdict on a plea by historian Romila Thapar and others seeking the immediate release of five rights activists in connection with the Bhima-Koregaon violence case and an SIT probe into their arrest. A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, reserved the judgment after counsel for both parties including senior advocates Abhishek Manu Singhvi, …

Daily Bulletin: Supreme Court to resume hearing in Bhima Koregaon arrests case, Mulakkal questioning to continue; day's top stories
6 years, 3 months ago

Daily Bulletin: Supreme Court to resume hearing in Bhima Koregaon arrests case, Mulakkal questioning to continue; day's top stories

Firstpost  

Bishop accused of raping nun grilled for 7 hours, questioning to continue today, Rahul Gandhi to visit Rajasthan today, Supreme Court to examine evidence produced against five arrested activists today - here are the day’s top stories Bhima Koregaon case: Supreme Court to resume hearing on Bhima-Koregaon arrests today The house arrest of the five activists was extended by a …

Supreme Court extends house arrest of five ‘Urban Naxals’ till September 19
6 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court extends house arrest of five ‘Urban Naxals’ till September 19

Op India  

The Supreme Court today extended the house arrest of the five ‘Urban Naxals’ till September 19, who were arrested in connection with the plot to kill the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhima Koregaon violence. According to the reports, the central government had objected to the decision of the top court to entertain the petition filed against the arrests of …

SC Extends House Arrest Of Rights Activists In Koregaon-Bhima Case
6 years, 3 months ago

SC Extends House Arrest Of Rights Activists In Koregaon-Bhima Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Monday said it will examine two days later whether there is material supporting the arrest of five rights activists in connection with the Koregaon-Bhima violence case.A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra extended till September 19 the house arrest of the five rights activists--Varavara Rao, Arun Ferreira, Vernon Gonsalves, Sudha Bharadwaj and Gautam Navlakha-- at. The …

Bhima Koregaon case: Supreme Court extends house arrest of activists till September 19
6 years, 3 months ago

Bhima Koregaon case: Supreme Court extends house arrest of activists till September 19

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Monday extended till September 19, the house arrest of five rights activists, in connection with the Bhima Koregaon violence case. The court said it will examine two days later, whether there is material supporting the arrest of the five rights activists. The house arrest of the five rights activists - Varavara Rao, Arun Ferreira, Vernon Gonsalves, …

Bhima Koregaon violence case: Supreme Court to resume hearing on arrests of five activists after 12 pm
6 years, 4 months ago

Bhima Koregaon violence case: Supreme Court to resume hearing on arrests of five activists after 12 pm

Firstpost  

The apex court will resume the hearing on the on the arrests of five activists who were held by Pune police last month for their alleged role in the Bhima Koregaon violence. The petitioners of the Bhima Koregaon violence case on Wednesday have sought for hearing in the Supreme Court to be held after 12 pm, reports have said. The …

Bhima-Koreagaon violence: Supreme Court extends house arrest of five rights activists till September 17
6 years, 4 months ago

Bhima-Koreagaon violence: Supreme Court extends house arrest of five rights activists till September 17

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended the house arrest of five rights activists arrested for allegedly inciting violence Bhima Koregaon on January 1 this year. The bench, which also comprised Justices A M Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud, told the Maharashtra government to make its police officials "more responsible" with respect to matters pending before the court. The matter is before …

Left wing terrorists put banner in support of arrested ‘Urban Maoists’
6 years, 4 months ago

Left wing terrorists put banner in support of arrested ‘Urban Maoists’

Op India  

The recent series of arrests of the ‘Urban Naxals’ seems to have been a major setback for Maoist terrorists. Reportedly, the banners were found near Arenda phata, around 2.5km from Perimili, they had names of the 10 ‘Naxal sympathizers’ including the five arrested– Varavara Rao, Gautam Navlakha, Sudha Bharadwaj, Vernon Gonsalves, and Arun Ferreira, who were arrested by the Maharashtra …

Activists' arrest: Pune court defers bail hearing of Surendra Gadling, Shoma Sen till September 14
6 years, 4 months ago

Activists' arrest: Pune court defers bail hearing of Surendra Gadling, Shoma Sen till September 14

The Hindu  

The sessions court in Pune on Thursday deferred till September 14 hearing on the bail pleas of human rights lawyer Surendra Gadling and Nagpur University professor Shoma Sen, who were arrested with three other rights activists on June 6 for their alleged links with the outlawed Communist Party of India and the Bhima-Koregaon clashes. Denied books in jail, says Gadling …

Bhima-Koregaon: SC extends house arrest of 5 activists to 12 September
6 years, 4 months ago

Bhima-Koregaon: SC extends house arrest of 5 activists to 12 September

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday extended till 12 September the house arrest of the five human rights activists in connection with the Bhima-Koregaon violence, while coming down heavily on a senior Pune Police officer for making “insinuations” about the apex court. The top court had on 30 August observed that “dissent is the safety valve of democracy” and …

Bhima Koregaon violence: Supreme Court defers hearing, all 5 activists to remain under house arrest till Sept 12
6 years, 4 months ago

Bhima Koregaon violence: Supreme Court defers hearing, all 5 activists to remain under house arrest till Sept 12

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Thursday deferred hearing into the Bhima Koregaon case till September 12 and extended the house arrest of the five activists until then. The Maharashtra Police had on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that five rights activists belong to banned terrorist outfit Communist Party of India and are engaged in planning and execution of large-scale violence, having …

Maha police’s chilling affidavit to SC: ‘Activists’ gave input for ‘armed struggle’, smuggling of weapons and more
6 years, 4 months ago

Maha police’s chilling affidavit to SC: ‘Activists’ gave input for ‘armed struggle’, smuggling of weapons and more

Op India  

Maharashtra Police has submitted an affidavit in Supreme Court in relation to the recent arrest of five activists in the Bhima Bhima Koregaon case. Maharashtra government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the five rights activists were arrested due to the cogent evidence linking them with the banned CPI and not because of their dissenting views. The state’s response …

Dev 360: Dissent & democracy A real debate needed
6 years, 4 months ago

Dev 360: Dissent & democracy A real debate needed

Deccan Chronicle  

Are citizens and dissenters two separate groups of people? If the police can hold press conferences accusing well-known human rights campaigners, share documents and letters purportedly to establish links between the arrested persons and Maoist organisations, even as the Supreme Court is seized of the matter, how can ordinary people dare to speak truth to power? Consider the case of …

Activists arrested not for dissenting views but for 'cogent evidence' of having Maoist links, Maharashtra Police tells SC
6 years, 4 months ago

Activists arrested not for dissenting views but for 'cogent evidence' of having Maoist links, Maharashtra Police tells SC

Firstpost  

Maharashtra police filed an affidavit in response to a plea of historian Romila Thapar and four others challenging the arrest of the five activists in connection with the Bhima Koregaon violence case New Delhi: Maharashtra government Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the five rights activists were arrested due to the cogent evidence linking them with the banned Communist Party …

'Activists Have Maoist Links', Alleges Counter Affidavit By Maharashtra Govt In Bhima Koregaon Case [Read Affidavit]
6 years, 4 months ago

'Activists Have Maoist Links', Alleges Counter Affidavit By Maharashtra Govt In Bhima Koregaon Case [Read Affidavit]

Live Law  

The Maharashtra Government has filed counter-affidavit in Supreme Court against the writ petition challenging the arrests of five activists in relation of Bhima-Koregaon case.The counter-affidavit affirmed by Dr.Shivaji Panditrao Pawar, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Swargate Division, Pune contests the maintainability of the writ petition by stating that the petitioners were total. The Maharashtra Government has filed counter-affidavit in Supreme Court …

Bhima Koregaon arrests: Maharashtra Police files affidavit in SC, says it has sufficient evidence to establish Maoist links
6 years, 4 months ago

Bhima Koregaon arrests: Maharashtra Police files affidavit in SC, says it has sufficient evidence to establish Maoist links

Firstpost  

The Maharashtra government filed a counter affidavit in Supreme Court regarding the arrests of five activists in connection with the Bhima Koregaon violence. The Maharashtra police on Wednesday filed a counter affidavit in the Supreme Court regarding the arrest of activists in connection with the Bhima-Koregaon violence case, reports said. The five rights activists were not arrested for their dissenting …

Complainant In Bhima-Koregaon Case Moves SC
6 years, 4 months ago

Complainant In Bhima-Koregaon Case Moves SC

Live Law  

A Pune-based man, who had lodged an FIR in connection with the Bhima-Koregaon violence that led to the arrest of five human rights activists, moved the Supreme Court on Tuesday seeking that he be made a party in the plea filed by historian Romila Thapar and four others.A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and justices A M Khanwilkar and …

'Activists arrested to crush dissent, instill fear in govt critics': P Chidambaram
6 years, 4 months ago

'Activists arrested to crush dissent, instill fear in govt critics': P Chidambaram

Deccan Chronicle  

Nagpur: Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday slammed the Maharashtra government over the arrest of five Left-wing activists for alleged Maoist links, saying it was an attempt to crush dissent. Addressing a press conference in Nagpur, the former Union minister said holding extreme Right or Left wing views is acceptable in a free country and the problem arises only when …

Bhima Koregaon violence: Maoists were conspiring to overthrow 'established govt' by disturbing law and order, says Maharashtra police
6 years, 4 months ago

Bhima Koregaon violence: Maoists were conspiring to overthrow 'established govt' by disturbing law and order, says Maharashtra police

India TV News  

Justifying the arrest of five activists in connection with Bhima Koregaon violence, the Maharashtra Police on Friday claimed that they were all associated with Maoists who hatched the conspiracy for the violence that took place in January this year. Talking to media persons, Maharashtra Police ADG Param Bir Singh said that there is clear evidence to establish the arrested person’s …

Maharashtra govt case against arrested activists hinges on ‘digital data’
6 years, 4 months ago

Maharashtra govt case against arrested activists hinges on ‘digital data’

Hindustan Times  

The Maharashtra government’s case against the activists arrested on Tuesday for their alleged Maoist links rests largely on digital data allegedly recovered by the Pune police from the seized laptops, hard discs and pen drives of five other activists arrested earlier in June. The state’s home department, which cleared the controversial multi-state raids and arrests, is convinced that the emails …

Bhima Koregaon raids: Pune Police says it has evidence about 'larger conspiracy' to mobilise cadres against forces
6 years, 4 months ago

Bhima Koregaon raids: Pune Police says it has evidence about 'larger conspiracy' to mobilise cadres against forces

Firstpost  

The Pune Police said they would continue their investigation even though the Supreme Court had ordered the five activists to be placed in house arrest. Pune: The Maharashtra Police on Thursday sought to justify the arrest of five Left-wing activists for alleged Maoist links, saying they are in possession of “digital” evidence about a “larger conspiracy” to mobilise cadres for …

Bhima Koregaon raids: Aruna Roy, Arundhati Roy, Prashant Bhushan condemn activists' arrest, issue statement
6 years, 4 months ago

Bhima Koregaon raids: Aruna Roy, Arundhati Roy, Prashant Bhushan condemn activists' arrest, issue statement

Firstpost  

Intellectuals and activists such as Aruna Roy, Arundhati Roy, Prashant Bhushan, Bezwada Wilson came to together in New Delhi to protest against the Bhima Koregaon raids and the arrests of five activists under the Unlawful Activities Act. At a press conference in New Delhi, several intellectuals and activists such as Aruna Roy, Arundhati Roy, Prashant Bhushan and Bezwada Wilson on …

'Dissent is safety valve of democracy': No jail, but house arrest for 5 activists, says Supreme Court; next hearing on 6 Sept
6 years, 4 months ago

'Dissent is safety valve of democracy': No jail, but house arrest for 5 activists, says Supreme Court; next hearing on 6 Sept

Firstpost  

Dealing a blow to the Maharashtra Police, the apex court questioned it for arresting the activists nine months after the violence between Dalits and upper caste Peshwas in Koregaon-Bhima village near Pune following the Elgar Parishad, or conclave, on 31 December, 2017. New Delhi/Pune: The Maharashtra Police’s move to arrest five well-known activists was punctured on Wednesday with the Supreme …

Activists’ arrest: They were conspiring against govt., says Pune police
6 years, 4 months ago

Activists’ arrest: They were conspiring against govt., says Pune police

The Hindu  

The evidence found by the Pune police against the five activists arrested on Tuesday indicates that they were conspiring against the government, long before the Elgar Parishad was held. “The evidence found pointed to the involvement of the Kabir Kala Manch and the accused in the mobilisation of funds provided by the CPI for inciting the masses against the administration …

Shock arrests: on activists' arrest
6 years, 4 months ago

Shock arrests: on activists' arrest

The Hindu  

If the arrest of five prominent activists by the Pune police in a coordinated operation across four States has resulted in such indignation, it is because of the widespread suspicion that this is part of an orchestrated crackdown on political dissent. Namely, whether the arrests were the culmination of a legitimate probe into a Maoist plot, as the police claim, …

Activists arrest: Pune court orders police to comply with Supreme Court direction
6 years, 4 months ago

Activists arrest: Pune court orders police to comply with Supreme Court direction

The Hindu  

The sessions court at Shivaji Nagar here on Wednesday directed the Pune police to place under “house arrest” three of the alleged “urban Maoists” arrested on Tuesday, following a Supreme Court order. Arun Ferreira, Vernon Gonsalves and Varavara Rao were produced in the Pune court, where police sought 15-day custody for further interrogation. Accusing the three of waging war against …

‘Dissent is safety valve of democracy’: SC rules against sending arrested Bhima Koregaon case accused to jail, orders their house arrest
6 years, 4 months ago

‘Dissent is safety valve of democracy’: SC rules against sending arrested Bhima Koregaon case accused to jail, orders their house arrest

India TV News  

In a significant judgement, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled against sending the five accused in Bhima Koregaon violence case to jail and asked the Maharashtra police to place them under house arrest. The apex court ruled that the five arrested activists- Varavara Rao, Vernon Gonzalves, Arun Ferreira, Sudha Bharadwaj and Gautam Navlakha- will not be sent to jail but …

Bhima Koregaon raids: SC orders house arrest for activists till 6 Sept; calls dissent 'safety valve' of democracy
6 years, 4 months ago

Bhima Koregaon raids: SC orders house arrest for activists till 6 Sept; calls dissent 'safety valve' of democracy

Firstpost  

Supreme Court also issued notice to the Maharashtra state government and the state police on the plea filed by five intellectuals, including historian Romila Thapar and economists Prabhat Patnaik and Devika Jain, against the Bhima Koregaon arrests New Delhi: The Supreme Court Wednesday ordered that the five human rights activists, arrested in connection with the Bhima Koregaon violence case, be …

Bhima Koregaon raids: Arrest of activists shows 'Emergency-like' conditions prevailing in India, says Yashwant Sinha
6 years, 4 months ago

Bhima Koregaon raids: Arrest of activists shows 'Emergency-like' conditions prevailing in India, says Yashwant Sinha

Firstpost  

Former union finance minister Yashwant Sinha said that the Bhima Koregaon raids are a prime example of assault on freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Former union finance minister Yashwant Sinha on Wednesday alleged “Emergency-like” conditions are prevailing in the country under the present regime and the arrest of five activists on suspicion of ‘Maoist links’ shows that …

Bhima Koregaon raids: P Chidambaram condemns arrests of activists, defends right to hold extreme views
6 years, 4 months ago

Bhima Koregaon raids: P Chidambaram condemns arrests of activists, defends right to hold extreme views

Firstpost  

In a series of tweets, P Chidambaram said anyone holding extreme views is punishable only if he indulges in violence or incites violence or aids and abets violence in support of his ideology New Delhi: Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram Wednesday condemned the arrest of several human rights activists for their suspected links with Maoists and said holding extreme left …

Dawn raids on Dalit activists citing 'Maoist' links indicate desperate attempt to secure Hindutva vote bank
6 years, 4 months ago

Dawn raids on Dalit activists citing 'Maoist' links indicate desperate attempt to secure Hindutva vote bank

Firstpost  

Dawn raids by Pune Police personnel across seven cities have resulted in the arrest or detention of five rights activists, who have been accused variously of being ‘urban Maoists’ and the ‘overground’ faces of the ultra-Left underground. From Delhi was Gautam Navlakha, a former journalist and one of the most recognisable representatives of the Peoples Union for Democratic Rights; from …

Bhima Koregaon raids: SC directs to keep 5 accused under house arrest till Sept 5, observes 'dissent is safety valve of democracy'
6 years, 4 months ago

Bhima Koregaon raids: SC directs to keep 5 accused under house arrest till Sept 5, observes 'dissent is safety valve of democracy'

India TV News  

Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Pune Police to keep the five rights activists, arrested in connection with the Bhima Koregaon violence on January 1 this year, under house arrested and refused to grant their remand. Quoting the decisions by high courts of granting house arrests to two of the accused, the SC bench said that 'the same can be …

Bhima Koregaon raids: NHRC issues notice to Maharashtra govt and DGP, says SOP not followed in arrests of activists
6 years, 4 months ago

Bhima Koregaon raids: NHRC issues notice to Maharashtra govt and DGP, says SOP not followed in arrests of activists

Firstpost  

The NHRC on Wednesday issued notices to the Maharashtra government and the state’s police chief, saying standard operating procedure was not “properly followed” in the arrests of five activists The NHRC on Wednesday issued notices to the Maharashtra government and the state’s police chief, saying standard operating procedure was not “properly followed” in the arrests of five activists and this …

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