Historian Romila Thapar move SC against arrest of rights activists by Maharashtra Police

Historian Romila Thapar, four human right activists move SC against the arrest of rights activists by Maharashtra Police. SC agrees to hear at 3.45 PM plea by Thapar and others against the arrest of activists.

Petitioners have sought the release of all activists arrested in connection with Bhima-Koregaon violence.

Petitioners urge SC to direct independent probe into arrest of human rights activists in connection with Bhima-Koregaon case.

Petitioners urge SC to seek an explanation from Maharashtra for "sweeping round of arrest" in the case.

HC fixes for 2:15 pm hearing on the plea of rights activist Gautam Navlakha, claiming his arrest by Maharashtra Police to be illegal.

Maha Police tells Delhi HC translated copies of the document not yet ready and will be given to Navlakha's counsel by 12 pm.

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