The Supreme Court of India&nbsp;on Tuesday (May 14)&nbsp;granted bail&nbsp;to Gautam Navlakha, an accused in the Bhima Koregaon violence case, observing that the trial is unlikely to end&nbsp;soon.

A bench comprising Justices M M Sundresh and S V N Bhatti refused to extend the stay imposed by the Bombay High Court in December 2023 on its bail order. The court also stipulated that Navlakha must pay Rs 20 lakh to cover security expenses during his house arrest.

The bench pointed out that Navlakha has been in custody for over four years, the trial involves 370 witnesses, six co-accused have already been granted bail, and charges have yet to be framed.

“Prima facie we are of the view that there is no need to extend the interim order of bail. The appellant has been in incarceration for more than four years and charges are yet to be framed…the High Court by detailed order has deemed fit to grant bail. The trial would take years and years and years to complete…Thus…we are not inclined to extend the stay,” the court said and asked Navlakha to cooperate with the trial.

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The court was addressing an appeal from the NIA challenging the high court's decision to grant Navlakha bail. The NIA's counsel argued that the allegations against Navlakha were serious and noted that not all co-accused had been granted bail.

While granting Navlakha bail, the high court had said that “no covert or overt terrorist act has been attributed to him under Section 15 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967”.&nbsp;

Navlakha was placed under house arrest in Navi Mumbai under strict conditions following a November 2022 Supreme Court directive, citing his claimed poor health.

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Although the special NIA court, in denying Navlakha's bail request, had indicated initial evidence of a connection between him and Syed Gulam Nabi Fai—convicted by a US court in 2012 for ties to the Pakistani intelligence agency ISI—the high court stated this had no bearing on the current case. According to the NIA, Navlakha had communicated with the US court seeking leniency for Fai.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday (May 14) granted bail to Gautam Navlakha, an accused in the Bhima Koregaon violence case, observing that the trial is unlikely to end soon.

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday (May 14) granted bail to Gautam Navlakha, an accused in the Bhima Koregaon violence case, observing that the trial is unlikely to end soon. A bench comprising Justices M M Sundresh and S V N Bhatti refused to extend the stay imposed by the Bombay High Court in December 2023 on its bail order. The court also stipulated that Navlakha must pay Rs 20 lakh to cover security expenses during his house arrest. The bench pointed out that Navlakha has been in custody for over four years, the trial involves 370 witnesses, six co-accused have already been granted bail, and charges have yet to be framed. “Prima facie we are of the view that there is no need to extend the interim order of bail. The appellant has been in incarceration for more than four years and charges are yet to be framed…the High Court by detailed order has deemed fit to grant bail. The trial would take years and years and years to complete…Thus…we are not inclined to extend the stay,” the court said and asked Navlakha to cooperate with the trial. Also read | Mumbai hoarding collapse: India's largest as per Limca Book of Records, the billboard wasn't cleared by BMC The court was addressing an appeal from the NIA challenging the high court's decision to grant Navlakha bail. The NIA's counsel argued that the allegations against Navlakha were serious and noted that not all co-accused had been granted bail. While granting Navlakha bail, the high court had said that “no covert or overt terrorist act has been attributed to him under Section 15 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967”. Navlakha was placed under house arrest in Navi Mumbai under strict conditions following a November 2022 Supreme Court directive, citing his claimed poor health. Also watch | PM Modi files nomination from Varanasi Although the special NIA court, in denying Navlakha's bail request, had indicated initial evidence of a connection between him and Syed Gulam Nabi Fai—convicted by a US court in 2012 for ties to the Pakistani intelligence agency ISI—the high court stated this had no bearing on the current case. According to the NIA, Navlakha had communicated with the US court seeking leniency for Fai. (With inputs from agencies)

Bhima Koregaon case: India’s top court grants bail to Gautam Navlakha, says trial may ‘take years'

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured protestors in Pune saying that Crime Investigation Department (CID) would investigate into the death of the youth who died in Bhima Koregaon violence.

28-years-old Rahul died during the clash and is now in&nbsp;Sassoon General Hospital for his post-mortem.

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While speaking to media Fadnavis also added that the state government will also request the Supreme Court for a judicial inquiry into Koregaon violence.

Compensation of Rs 10 lakh will also be paid to the victim&#39;s family, announced chief minister Fadnavis.

On Tuesday clashes broke out in Pune between villagers from Maharashtra&#39;s Koregaon Bhima, Pabal, and Shikrapur while celebrating the 200th anniversary of Bhima Koregaon battle.

Around 25 vehicles were set on fire by the protestors.

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Union Minister Ramdas Athawale also spoke to Fadnavis, demanded an action over the Koregaon violence.

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ANI reported Athawale as saying, &quot;I have spoken to Maharashtra Chief Minister and demanded Bhima Koregaon incident be enquired and an action is taken against the culprits so that such incidents don&#39;t occur. The inquiry must be conducted who planned an attack on the Dalit community.&quot;

Dalit groups who were protesting has also called for a Bandh in Mumbai to seek an action against those who were involved in the violence.

Incidents of stone-pelting and vandalism occurred at Bhima Koregaon in Shiroor tehsil Monday afternoon when people were heading for the war memorial in the village

The Battle of Koregaon was fought on January 1, 1818, between the British East India Company and the Peshwa faction of the Maratha Confederacy, at Koregaon Bhima.

The Marathas ultimately withdrew, fearing the arrival of a larger British force led by General Joseph Smith.

The Company troops of Indian origin included predominantly Mahar Dalit soldiers belonging to the Bombay Native Infantry, and therefore the Dalit activists regard the battle as a heroic episode in their history.

(With inputs from ANI)

On Tuesday clashes broke out in Pune between villagers from Maharashtra's Koregaon Bhima, Pabal, and Shikrapur while celebrating the 200th anniversary of Bhima Koregaon battle

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured protestors in Pune saying that Crime Investigation Department (CID) would investigate into the death of the youth who died in Bhima Koregaon violence. 28-years-old Rahul died during the clash and is now in Sassoon General Hospital for his post-mortem. Also read: One killed, 3 injured in clashes at Koregaon Bhima battle anniversary in Pune While speaking to media Fadnavis also added that the state government will also request the Supreme Court for a judicial inquiry into Koregaon violence. Compensation of Rs 10 lakh will also be paid to the victim's family, announced chief minister Fadnavis. On Tuesday clashes broke out in Pune between villagers from Maharashtra's Koregaon Bhima, Pabal, and Shikrapur while celebrating the 200th anniversary of Bhima Koregaon battle. Around 25 vehicles were set on fire by the protestors. Also read: Protesters in Chembur disrupt traffic over Bhima Koregaon clash Union Minister Ramdas Athawale also spoke to Fadnavis, demanded an action over the Koregaon violence. Also read: BBM leader calls for Maharashtra strike, Rahul Gandhi blames BJP ANI reported Athawale as saying, "I have spoken to Maharashtra Chief Minister and demanded Bhima Koregaon incident be enquired and an action is taken against the culprits so that such incidents don't occur. The inquiry must be conducted who planned an attack on the Dalit community." Dalit groups who were protesting has also called for a Bandh in Mumbai to seek an action against those who were involved in the violence. Incidents of stone-pelting and vandalism occurred at Bhima Koregaon in Shiroor tehsil Monday afternoon when people were heading for the war memorial in the village The Battle of Koregaon was fought on January 1, 1818, between the British East India Company and the Peshwa faction of the Maratha Confederacy, at Koregaon Bhima. The Marathas ultimately withdrew, fearing the arrival of a larger British force led by General Joseph Smith. The Company troops of Indian origin included predominantly Mahar Dalit soldiers belonging to the Bombay Native Infantry, and therefore the Dalit activists regard the battle as a heroic episode in their history. (With inputs from ANI)

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Bhima Koregaon case: India’s top court grants bail to Gautam Navlakha, says trial may ‘take years'

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