The Bombay High Court has reserved its order on the bail plea of Delhi University professor Hany Babu, who has been in jail for over five years in connection with the Bhima Koregaon-Elgar Parishad case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The court heard arguments from both sides and will now decide whether Babu should be granted bail. No date has yet been announced for the final verdict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hany Babu is an associate professor of English at Delhi University. He was arrested in July 2020<\/strong> by the National Investigation Agency (NIA)<\/strong> under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act<\/strong>, or UAPA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The arrest was linked to alleged involvement in a larger conspiracy connected to the Elgar Parishad event held in Pune in 2017<\/strong>, which authorities claim sparked violence at Bhima Koregaon the following day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He is one of several academics, activists, and lawyers charged in the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Babu\u2019s legal team is seeking regular bail<\/strong>, arguing that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n His lawyers emphasized that continuing to hold him without a trial violates the principle of \u201cinnocent until proven guilty<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The National Investigation Agency (NIA)<\/strong> opposed the bail plea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Their main arguments included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The agency maintains that Babu played a role in furthering the aims of a banned organization, which justifies his continued custody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After hearing arguments from both sides, the Bombay High Court has reserved its decision<\/strong>, meaning it will issue a ruling at a later date. The judges have not provided a timeline for when the decision will be announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This leaves Babu\u2019s future uncertain, as he continues to remain in judicial custody while waiting for the outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Bhima Koregaon case has become one of India\u2019s most high-profile legal sagas in recent years, involving intellectuals, lawyers, and activists. Critics have repeatedly raised concerns over:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Several accused in the case have been in custody for years without formal trials, leading to national and international debates on civil liberties<\/strong>, due process<\/strong>, and judicial delay<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Until the court announces its decision, Hany Babu will remain behind bars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the court grants bail, it could set a strong precedent<\/strong> for other undertrials in the case. If not, the legal battle is likely to continue in higher courts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For now, Hany Babu and his family can only wait. The court\u2019s ruling will not only impact his immediate future but could also shape broader discussions around pre-trial justice<\/strong> and the use of anti-terror laws<\/strong> in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the nation watches, the outcome of this bail plea may prove to be a turning point \u2014 not just in Babu\u2019s case, but in how the legal system addresses long detentions without trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hany Babu Awaits Verdict on Bail After Five Years in Custody The Bombay High Court has reserved its order on the bail plea of Delhi University professor Hany Babu, who has been in jail for over five years in connection with the Bhima Koregaon-Elgar Parishad case. 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\n\n\n\nWhat the Defence Says<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nCourt Reserves Decision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThe Bigger Picture: Delays in the Bhima Koregaon Case<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nWhat Happens Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFinal Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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