Bhima-Koregaon Case: Sc Paves Way For Probe Against Activists, Not Case Of Political Dissent news18.com

In a boost for Maharashtra government, the Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea to set up a special investigation team on a request by the five activists arrested in connection with the Bhima-Koregaon violence case.

By 2:1 majority, the court held that arrest of the activists was not because of dissent or airing difference of opinion. Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra and AM Khanwilkar, by majority, allowed the Maharashtra police to carry on with the investigation.