The apex court is pronouncing the judgement on a writ petition filed in SC by historian Romila Thapar and four others contending the arrest of the activists was an instance of punishing dissent and difference of opinion.
The bench had asked for the entire case diary to see how an investigation of a riots case resulted in the arrest of the five rights activists. The court has said that it would examine if the police raids and arrests were based on material evidence, as said by the cops.
The top court warned that the entire case against the activists might even be quashed if the court found that the evidence provided by the Maharashtra government was 'cooked-up.'
We will file a review petition: activist Rahul Easwar
Justice Chandrachud says dissent is a symbol of a vibrant democracy
Arrests were not because of dissent of activists, there is prima facie material to show their link with banned CPI (Maoist), says CJI Misra
Evidence does not suggest arrest of five accused was made to quell dissent: Justice Khanwilkar.
Liberty cherished by Constitution would have no meaning if persecution of 5 activists is allowed without proper investigation, says Chandrachud
Justice Chandrachud says he is unable to agree with view of CJI and Justice Khanwilkar
Acts of Maharashtra police raises question whether they can be trusted to carry out the investigation: DY Chandrachud J
Supreme Court says the activists arrested in BhimaKoregaon case can move trial court for relief
Chandrachud J. comes down heavily on Pune Police, berates holding press conference immediately after SC had passed an interim order.
This is not a case of arrest merely because of dissent or difference in political views, says Supreme Court