Supreme Court Adjourns Professor Shoma Sen’s Bail Plea in Landmark Bhima Koregaon Case
The Supreme Court has adjourned the bail plea of Professor Shoma Sen, one of the accused in the Bhima Koregaon case, until October 4. Professor Sen had challenged the Bombay High Court’s decision denying her bail. The National Investigating Agency (NIA) requested the adjournment, and the bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and SVN Bhatti granted their request. Additionally, the Court issued notice on Professor Sen’s interim bail application, which was filed on medical grounds.
Professor Shoma Sen, an English literature professor, has been in custody since 2018. She had previously applied for bail before the Pune Sessions Court in December 2018, both before and after the filing of the chargesheet. However, both applications were rejected by the Sessions Court in November 2019. Subsequently, Professor Sen, who was previously the head of her department at Nagpur University, approached the Bombay High Court for bail. Unfortunately, the High Court declined to grant her bail.
The case against Professor Sen and others is related to the 2018 caste-based violence that took place in Bhima Koregaon, Pune. They were booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 and were accused of having alleged links with the proscribed outfit, Communist Party of India (Maoists).
The adjournment of Professor Sen’s bail plea has attracted significant attention and raised concerns regarding her continued incarceration. Supporters argue that there is insufficient evidence to justify her prolonged detention, while others believe that the serious nature of the charges warrants the denial of bail.
The Bhima Koregaon case has been a highly contentious and polarizing issue, attracting national and international attention. The Supreme Court’s decision to adjourn the bail plea indicates the complexity and sensitivity of the case, emphasizing the need for a thorough and fair legal process.
As the case proceeds, all eyes will be on the Supreme Court’s future rulings and deliberations. The outcome of Professor Shoma Sen’s bail plea could have far-reaching implications for her and the other accused individuals, as well as for the larger societal discourse surrounding the Bhima Koregaon violence.
The next hearing on October 4 will present an opportunity for the Court to delve deeper into the merits of the case and consider the various legal aspects before making a final decision on Professor Sen’s bail plea. Until then, supporters and critics alike will continue to closely follow the developments, as the legal proceedings could shape the course of justice and impact the lives of those involved in this landmark case.
