Bhima-Koregaon case: Bombay HC refuses bail to Bhima Koregaon accused

Bombay High Court on Tuesday refused bail to Arun Ferreira, Vern Gonsalves and Sudha Bharwaj about Bhima Koregaon violence case.

single-judge bench of Justice Sarang Kotwal was hearing plea filed by activists regularly since August 27. Justice Sarang Kotwal has been hearing plea filed by accused since August 27. 

On January 1 in 2018, violence h started at Bhima-Koregaon battle, leaving one de and several injured. Arun, Vern, and Sudha were booked under provisions of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and various sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC), including waging a war and sedition.

trio is accused of having links with banned Naxal groups. Apart from three activists, poet Varavara Rao and Gautam Navlakha were also arrested for ir alleged involvement in violence. A total of 58 cases against 162 people were filed by police, during a state-wide shutdown in January following clashes in Bhima-Koregaon. 

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Maharashtra Government files a caveat

In September this year, Maharashtra government h filed a caveat in matter seeking to be heard before any orders are passed. On September 13, high court h refused to quash FIR lodged against Navlakha in case, ting that re was prima facie substance in case. high court h emphasised on a thorough investigation in case, highlighting "magnitude of case".

Bhima Koregaon Case

Sudha Bharwaj, Vern Gonsalves and Arun Ferreira were arrested for delivering provocative speeches at Elgar Parish in Pune's Shaniwarwa on 31 December 2017. According to Pune police, speeches were responsible for triggering violence around Bhima-Koregaon vill on 1 January 2018. violence h killed 1 and h left several people including 10 policemen injured. event was organised to mark 200th anniversary of Battle of Bhima Koregaon.

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(With inputs from ANI)