Topic: Bhima Koregaon violence
Stan Swamy death ‘institutional murder by inhuman state’, kin of Bhima Koregaon accused say
Stan Swamy, 84, an accused in Elgar Parishad case, died at Mumbai’s Holy Family Hospital where he was admitted on 29 May following a Bombay HC order.
Bombay HC seeks NIA reply on bail plea of activist Sudha Bharadwaj in Bhima Koregaon case
Bharadwaj, who was arrested on 28 August 2018, had sought default bail contending the trial judge wasn't authorised to take cognisance of the 2019 charge sheet filed against her.
‘Left to die’: Families of Bhima Koregaon accused demand their release, say jail conditions poor
The families and friends of Bhima Koregaon prisoners organised a webinar Friday to highlight the deteriorating health of the prisoners and unhygienic conditions in jails.
UK MPs, Nobel laureates urge India to free jailed Bhima Koregaon activists ‘in grave danger’
Letter says 'human rights defenders' awaiting trials in jails have developed health issues because of 'neglect, absence of proper medical care, deplorable hygiene conditions'.
Bombay HC relied on this Supreme Court order in a UAPA case to grant bail to Varavara Rao
Varavara Rao, accused in Bhima Koregaon violence case, has been granted bail for 6 months. HC said an undertrial’s health can't be ignored just because he is accused of a serious offence.
Bhima Koregaon suspect’s laptop was hacked to plant evidence, US firm claims. NIA rejects it
According to a Washington Post report, digital forensics firm Arsenal Consulting found activist Rona Wilson's laptop was hacked and 10 incriminating letters planted. NIA calls it 'distortion of facts'.
Stan Swamy has sipper, allegations against jail authorities unfair, Maharashtra minister says
Satej Patil, Maharashtra’s Minister of State for Home, also said that state government was willing to transfer the detained activist to a private hospital if needed
Wait for straw, sipper gets longer for Stan Swamy, who has Parkinson’s disease & is in jail
Stan Swamy, in jail in connection with Bhima Koregaon violence, files fresh application seeking a straw and sipper after NIA denies seizing it. Matter will be heard on 4 December.
2 years, 3 charge sheets & 16 arrests — Why Bhima Koregaon accused are still in jail
Since 2018, stringent UAPA rules, SC’s Zahoor Watali order, NIA takeover and allegedly ‘inadmissible’ evidence has made sure that all accused remain in custody.
Navlakha sought mercy for ISI spy Fai convicted in US, NIA charge sheet says
The NIA says Gautam Navlakha met Syed Ghulam Nabi Fai, convicted by FBI, on several occasions and was assigned to ‘unite intellectuals against govt forces to defeat them’.
In Pakistan, a state of fear among children—inspectors enter schools to ensure Quran reading
Magistrates accompanied by rifle-bearing policemen are interrogating 12-year-olds. Their teachers are asked to stand silently in the corner.
Bezos, Branson & Musk — Are billionaires popularising space travel or just on an ego trip?
Jeff Bezos will travel to the edge of space in his New Shepard aircraft — more than a week after billionaire Richard Branson defeated him in a fast developing space race.