Bhima Koregaon case: Navlakha says living in city 'burdensome', files plea to shift to Delhi

Gautam Navlakha, a civil rights activist arrested in connection with the 2018 Bhima Koregaon violence case, has moved the special National Investigating Authority (NIA) court, seeking permission to permanently reside in Delhi.

- Revu Suresh

MUMBAI:

In his plea, Navlakha said it has become uneconomical and burdensome for him to live in Mumbai as he is a permanent resident of Delhi.

Navlakha, who was released on bail in December 2023 and now in his 70s, is required to stay within the jurisdiction of the special NIA court trying the case, a condition made mandatory by the court while granting his bail application.

In his plea, filed on April 21, Navlakha pointed out that his permanent residence, employment and social support system is in Delhi, where he lives with his partner Sahba Hussain. He stated that he and his partner were struggling to find accommodation in Mumbai for around four months due to the ongoing case. Currently, the court is hearing the discharge applications filed by all 16 accused in the case.