In a significant development, the Supreme Court granted bail to activist Shoma Sen, who was accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in connection with the Bhima Koregaon violence case. The court’s decision was based on the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) non-opposition to the bail plea and Sen’s plea citing her advanced age and need for medical attention.
Emphasizing that the observations were interim and subject to trial court findings, the court directed Sen not to leave Maharashtra and surrender her passport. This decision marks a notable development in the legal proceedings surrounding the controversial case.