Bhima Koregaon case

Updates

1. Arrest13 Sep 2023

   The Bhima Koregaon Arrests: The Story So Far

   Some of the accused activists have finally been granted bail. But charges have not been framed even five years after their arrests.

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Bhima Koregaon case involves the arrest of several activists, lawyers, and academics accused of having links to banned groups and inciting violence. Authorities claim these individuals were involved in a conspiracy against the government, while the accused maintain they are being targeted for their human rights work. Many of those arrested have spent years in jail awaiting trial, making this one of the most significant and controversial legal cases in India regarding civil liberties.

   scobserver.in
2. News5 Jul 2023

   On Father Stan Swamy’s second death anniversary, two letters, a painting and the triumph of memory against forgetting

   Father Stan Swamy's death was an international shock the ripples of which can still be felt, and a blot on the record of a State that treats criminal...

   Explanation in simple terms

   Two years after the death of Father Stan Swamy, who was imprisoned in the Bhima Koregaon case, supporters are honoring his memory. By sharing his personal letters and a painting he created, they are highlighting his life and his work for marginalized communities. This update serves as a public reminder of his ongoing legal struggle and ensures that his story is not forgotten by those who continue to advocate for his cause.

   theleaflet.in