Bhima-Koregaon
‘Communal riot script…but Dalits target’: Author Ajaz Ashraf on Bhima Koregaon ‘myth’ and media
From official history to popular culture, the Hindutva investment in remaking the past has been all too visible over the last decade. And this attempt to dominate history has opened new flashpoints, such as the one linked to the Battle of Bhima Koregaon.
Newslaundry
27 min read
The Incarcerations: BK-16 and the Search for Democracy in India by Alpa Shah – review
This disturbing study of individuals imprisoned without trial for being part of a ‘Maoist conspiracy’ illustrates Modi’s autocratic rule and the plight of minorities and dissenters
The Guardian - UK
8 min read
The cases and charges against the Bhima Koregaon 16 | Explained
Bhima Koregaon case: Legal status of the 16 activists, lawyers, scholars and artists arrested in the Elgar Parishad-Bhima Koregaon case in 2018.
The Hindu
22 min read
Hany Babu withdraws plea challenging his bail application rejection in Bhima Koregaon case
Supreme Court allows Hany Babu to withdraw bail appeal in Bhima Koregaon case, citing change in circumstances.
The Hindu
2 min read
Journalist’s house among locations searched as NIA probes Maoist links
The National Investigation Agency has reportedly searched several locations in Hyderabad, including the residence of journalist S Venugopal, over alleged Maoist links.
Newslaundry
2 min read
Bhima Koregaon case: SC extends stay imposed by Bombay HC on bail to Gautam Navlakha
The Supreme Court on Friday extended the stay imposed by the Bombay High Court on the implementation of its December 19 order granting bail to activist Gautam Navlakha in the Bhima Koregaon case. Read further on Dynamite News
Dynamite News
2 min read
Activist calls for awareness on condition of political prisoners
At a political convention in Kozhikode, activists called for greater awareness of political prisoners in India who are jailed without trial. Telugu writer B. Anuradha said Muslims live in fear and activists are jailed in the Bhima Koregaon case. P.A. Shyna said a political and legal fight is needed to…
The Hindu
2 min read
Bhima Koregaon case | Bombay HC grants bail to Mahesh Raut but stays it for a week
The Bombay High Court on Thursday granted bail to Mahesh Raut an accused in the Bhima Koregaon caste violence case but stayed it for one week on the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) request.
The Hindu
3 min read
On merits: On the Bhima Koregaon violence case
Following the Supreme Court order granting bail, the time has come for a comprehensive evaluation of the merits of the Bhima Koregaon violence case
The Hindu
3 min read
‘Location sharing’ as a condition for bail: a look into two Supreme Court orders just a week apart
A Supreme Court’s direction that activists Vernon Gonsalves and Arun Ferreria should “pair” their mobile phones with that of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe officer as a condition for grant of their bail in the Bhima Koregaon case
The Hindu
3 min read
