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  • Bhima Koregaon case: HC grants four-day bail to Hany Babu for cataract surgery, medical check-up

    By PTI

    MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Friday granted temporary bail of four days to former Delhi University professor Hany Babu, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, to undergo cataract surgery and a medical check-up at a city-based hospital.

    Babu, who has been lodged in Taloja jail in Navi Mumbai since almost the last two years, had moved the high court earlier this month seeking temporary bail on health grounds.

    The activist, in his petition, had said that he needed bail for three months for undergoing a cataract surgery and getting treatment for upper abdominal pain and osteoarthritis at the private Breach Candy Hospital here.

    A division bench of Justices A S Gadkari and P D Naik, after hearing the arguments of both sides, allowed Babu to undergo treatment at the hospital in Mumbai for four days.

    The court directed that Babu be taken to a hospital for the surgery and health check-up on December 20 and be brought back to the prison on December 24, his lawyer Yug Chaudhry said.

    The case relates to alleged inflammatory speeches delivered at the Elgar Parishad conclave held at Shaniwarwada in Pune on December 31, 2017, which the police claimed triggered violence the next day near the Koregaon Bhima war memorial.

    Pune Police, (who probed the case before it was transferred to the National Investigation Agency) claimed that the conclave had been backed by Maoists.

    MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Friday granted temporary bail of four days to former Delhi University professor Hany Babu, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, to undergo cataract surgery and a medical check-up at a city-based hospital.

    Babu, who has been lodged in Taloja jail in Navi Mumbai since almost the last two years, had moved the high court earlier this month seeking temporary bail on health grounds.

    The activist, in his petition, had said that he needed bail for three months for undergoing a cataract surgery and getting treatment for upper abdominal pain and osteoarthritis at the private Breach Candy Hospital here.

    A division bench of Justices A S Gadkari and P D Naik, after hearing the arguments of both sides, allowed Babu to undergo treatment at the hospital in Mumbai for four days.

    The court directed that Babu be taken to a hospital for the surgery and health check-up on December 20 and be brought back to the prison on December 24, his lawyer Yug Chaudhry said.

    The case relates to alleged inflammatory speeches delivered at the Elgar Parishad conclave held at Shaniwarwada in Pune on December 31, 2017, which the police claimed triggered violence the next day near the Koregaon Bhima war memorial.

    Pune Police, (who probed the case before it was transferred to the National Investigation Agency) claimed that the conclave had been backed by Maoists.

  • Elgar Parishad case: Former DU professor moves HC seeking bail for medical treatment

    By PTI

    MUMBAI: Former Delhi University professor Hany Babu, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, has moved the Bombay High Court seeking temporary bail on health grounds.

    Babu has been in jail for almost two years, He needed bail for three months for undergoing cataract surgery and getting treatment for upper abdominal pain and osteoarthritis at the private Breach Candy hospital here, his petition said.

    The plea came up on Friday before a division bench of Justices A S Gadkari and P D Naik which posted it for hearing on December 13 and directed the National Investigation Agency to file its response.

    Babu claimed that he has lost vision to a significant degree due to cataracts and also suffers from acute and unrelenting pain in the stomach and knees.

    Authorities at the Taloja Central Prison violated his fundamental right to healthcare and medical treatment which is guaranteed under Article 21 (right to personal liberty) of the Constitution, it alleged.

    The Elgar case relates to alleged inflammatory speeches delivered at the Elgar Parishad conclave held at Shaniwarwada in Pune on December 31, 2017, which the police claimed triggered violence the next day near the Koregaon Bhima war memorial.

    Pune Police (who probed the case before it was transferred to the NIA) claimed that the conclave had been backed by the Maoists.

    MUMBAI: Former Delhi University professor Hany Babu, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, has moved the Bombay High Court seeking temporary bail on health grounds.

    Babu has been in jail for almost two years, He needed bail for three months for undergoing cataract surgery and getting treatment for upper abdominal pain and osteoarthritis at the private Breach Candy hospital here, his petition said.

    The plea came up on Friday before a division bench of Justices A S Gadkari and P D Naik which posted it for hearing on December 13 and directed the National Investigation Agency to file its response.

    Babu claimed that he has lost vision to a significant degree due to cataracts and also suffers from acute and unrelenting pain in the stomach and knees.

    Authorities at the Taloja Central Prison violated his fundamental right to healthcare and medical treatment which is guaranteed under Article 21 (right to personal liberty) of the Constitution, it alleged.

    The Elgar case relates to alleged inflammatory speeches delivered at the Elgar Parishad conclave held at Shaniwarwada in Pune on December 31, 2017, which the police claimed triggered violence the next day near the Koregaon Bhima war memorial.

    Pune Police (who probed the case before it was transferred to the NIA) claimed that the conclave had been backed by the Maoists.

  • Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case: Bombay HC refuses to grant bail to DU professor Hany Babu

    By PTI

    MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Monday rejected the bail plea filed by Delhi University’s associate professor Hany Babu, who is an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case.

    A division bench of Justices N M Jamdar and N R Borkar said the appeal filed by Babu against the special court order refusing him bail was dismissed.

    The National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is conducting a probe into the case, has accused Babu of being a co-conspirator in propagating Maoist activities and ideology on the instructions of leaders of the banned CPI (Maoist) organisation.

    Hany Babu was arrested in July 2020 in the case and is currently lodged at the Taloja prison in neighbouring Navi Mumbai.

    The case relates to alleged inflammatory speeches delivered at the Elgar Parishad conclave, held in Shaniwarwada in Pune on December 31, 2017, which police claimed triggered violence the next day near the Koregaon Bhima war memorial located on the city’s outskirts.

    ALSO READ | Bhima Koregaon case: Pune cop planted evidence in devices of jailed activists, says report

    One person was killed and several others were injured in the violence.

    The case, in which over a dozen activists and academicians had been named accused, was initially probed by the Pune police and later taken over by the NIA.

    Hany Babu approached the HC in June this year, challenging an order of the special NIA court here which rejected his bail plea earlier this year.

    Babu in his plea said the special court had “erred” in holding that there existed prima facie incriminating material against him.

    In his petition filed through advocates Yug Chaudhary and Payoshi Roy, Babu said while the NIA had cited a letter speaking of a conspiracy to kill Prime Minister Narendra Modi as evidence in the case, the alleged letter did not incriminate him.

    There existed no evidence to even suggest that he intended to or supported activities to cause disaffection against India, the plea said.

    The NIA had opposed the bail plea, arguing that Babu actively participated in activities to promote Naxalism and wanted to overthrow the government.

    READ HERE | Elgar case: Arrested activists being systematically denied medical treatment, claim family members

    Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Anil Singh, appearing for the NIA, had claimed Babu was a member of the banned outfit CPI (Maoist) and the prosecution seized material from his laptop to show he was in constant contact with other accused in the case.

    Hany Babu wanted to promote and expand Naxalism and was part of the conspiracy to wage a war against India by overthrowing the elected government, Singh said.

    He along with others wanted to set up “Janata Sarkar” i.e. people’s government by arms struggle, Singh had told the court.

    The ASG had also argued that Babu used to train other members of the outfit on how to avoid phone tapping.

    MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Monday rejected the bail plea filed by Delhi University’s associate professor Hany Babu, who is an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case.

    A division bench of Justices N M Jamdar and N R Borkar said the appeal filed by Babu against the special court order refusing him bail was dismissed.

    The National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is conducting a probe into the case, has accused Babu of being a co-conspirator in propagating Maoist activities and ideology on the instructions of leaders of the banned CPI (Maoist) organisation.

    Hany Babu was arrested in July 2020 in the case and is currently lodged at the Taloja prison in neighbouring Navi Mumbai.

    The case relates to alleged inflammatory speeches delivered at the Elgar Parishad conclave, held in Shaniwarwada in Pune on December 31, 2017, which police claimed triggered violence the next day near the Koregaon Bhima war memorial located on the city’s outskirts.

    ALSO READ | Bhima Koregaon case: Pune cop planted evidence in devices of jailed activists, says report

    One person was killed and several others were injured in the violence.

    The case, in which over a dozen activists and academicians had been named accused, was initially probed by the Pune police and later taken over by the NIA.

    Hany Babu approached the HC in June this year, challenging an order of the special NIA court here which rejected his bail plea earlier this year.

    Babu in his plea said the special court had “erred” in holding that there existed prima facie incriminating material against him.

    In his petition filed through advocates Yug Chaudhary and Payoshi Roy, Babu said while the NIA had cited a letter speaking of a conspiracy to kill Prime Minister Narendra Modi as evidence in the case, the alleged letter did not incriminate him.

    There existed no evidence to even suggest that he intended to or supported activities to cause disaffection against India, the plea said.

    The NIA had opposed the bail plea, arguing that Babu actively participated in activities to promote Naxalism and wanted to overthrow the government.

    READ HERE | Elgar case: Arrested activists being systematically denied medical treatment, claim family members

    Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Anil Singh, appearing for the NIA, had claimed Babu was a member of the banned outfit CPI (Maoist) and the prosecution seized material from his laptop to show he was in constant contact with other accused in the case.

    Hany Babu wanted to promote and expand Naxalism and was part of the conspiracy to wage a war against India by overthrowing the elected government, Singh said.

    He along with others wanted to set up “Janata Sarkar” i.e. people’s government by arms struggle, Singh had told the court.

    The ASG had also argued that Babu used to train other members of the outfit on how to avoid phone tapping.

  • Elgar Parishad case: Accused Hany Babu to be back in jail from hospital on Aug 18

    By PTI

    MUMBAI: Delhi University associate professor Hany Babu, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case who is undergoing treatment at a private hospital here since May, will be discharged and sent back to the Taloja prison on Wednesday, the Maharashtra government told the Bombay High Court on Tuesday.

    A bench of Justices SS Shinde and NJ Jamadar took on record Babu’s medical report submitted by the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, and accepted the state government’s submission that he will be “transferred back to the Taloja prison on Wednesday.”

    Babu’s counsels, senior advocate Yug Chaudhry, and advocate Payoshi Roy, told the HC that as per the private hospital, Babu was fit to be discharged.

    Roy said as per the hospital, the professor is ready for discharge, but there is still some swelling in his eye and he should be taken for regular follow-ups to the medical centre in south Mumbai.

    Babu was sent to the private hospital in May this year following an order of the high court.

    At the hospital, he had been undergoing treatment for an eye infection that he had developed while in the Taloja prison.

    He had also tested positive for COVID19 while at the prison in Navi Mumbai.

    Following a plea filed by Babu’s wife Jenny Rowena, seeking immediate medical aid for the academic, the HC had directed that he be treated at the private hospital and the medical bills be borne by him and his family.

    On Tuesday, the bench led by Justice Shinde directed that after Babu was back in prison he must be provided with medical care whenever required.

    Justice Shinde said that the academician must be taken to state- run JJ Hospital in the city for follow-up check-ups for his eye, and if required, he be taken to the Breach Candy Hospital as well.

    The Maharashtra government’s chief public prosecutor, Aruna Pai, told the HC that if Babu is taken to the private hospital for consultations in the future, he must bear the medical cost himself.

    The HC, however, said such medical consultation costs must be borne by the state authorities.

    “Supposing some treatment is not available (at JJ Hospital), you (prison authorities) can take him to Breach Candy for consultation,” the bench said.

    “Article 21 of the Constitution (dealing with protection of life and personal liberty) applies to all equally. There are various judgements (of the Supreme Court) that say treatment (of undertrials) is the state’s responsibility,” it said.

    “Only thing is, he (Babu) should get timely treatment,” the HC observed.

    The case relates to alleged inflammatory speeches made at a conclave, Elgar Parishad, held in Pune on December 31, 2017, which the police claimed, triggered violence the next day near the Koregaon-Bhima war memorial on the city’s outskirts.

    The Pune Police claimed the conclave was backed by Maoists.

    Later, the case was taken over by the NIA.

    Several activists have been arrested in the case.

  • Bombay HC seeks Elgar Parishad-accused Hany Babu’s medical report

    By PTI
    MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Thursday directed a private hospital here to submit the latest health report of Delhi University associate professor Hany Babu, arrested in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case.

    Babu was shifted from the Taloja prison in Navi Mumbai to the Breach Candy hospital following the high court’s order in May this year. His lawyer Yug Chaudhry had told the court in May that Babu suffered from multiple ailments including a severe eye infection.

    He had also tested positive for COVID-19 after his arrest in July 2020, but had recovered from the viral infection before being admitted to the private hospital. The high court is hearing a petition filed by Babu’s wife Jenny Rowenna seeking his release on bail on health grounds.

    On Thursday, advocate Payoshi Roy, who appeared for Babu, told a bench of Justices SS Shinde and N J Jamadar that he had “largely recovered” from the eye ailment. “We are not pressing for further reliefs and the court may call for a doctors’ report from the hospital,” advocate Roy said.

    Additional Solicitor General Anil Singh, who appeared for the National Investigation Agency (NIA), said it had no objection to that. The HC then directed the hospital to submit a report in a sealed envelope before the next hearing on August 6.

    The case relates to the Elgar Parishad held in Pune on December 31, 2017. Pune police had alleged that ‘provocative’ speeches there led to caste violence at Bhima Koregaon war memorial the next day, and the Parishad (conclave) itself was backed by Maoists.

  • Elgar case: HC asks hospital not to discharge Hany Babu till June 1; seeks report on his condition

    By PTI
    MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Thursday asked the Breach Candy Hospital here not to discharge Delhi University associate professor Hany Babu, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, till June 1 and sought a medical report on his condition and treatment given to him.

    A vacation bench of Justices S S Shinde and N R Borkar said if the private hospital was to discharge Babu before June 1, then it shall first inform the court and take permission.

    Babu tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this month and was initially brought from the Taloja prison in neighbouring Navi Mumbai to the government-run J J Hospital here.

    He was later shifted to the GT Hospital in Mumbai.

    His wife Jenny Rowena subsequently filed a petition in the HC seeking interim bail and medical aid for him.

    Their counsel Yug Chaudhry had argued that Babu developed a severe eye infection and ran the risk of losing vision in his left eye.

    On May 19, the HC permitted Babu to be shifted to the Breach Candy Hospital in south Mumbai for medical treatment at his own cost.

    On Thursday, Chaudhry sought an urgent hearing of the petition, saying Babu should not be discharged from the hospital and sent back to jail.

    “From May 3 to May 12, the prison authorities systematically ignored his (Babu) complaint of eye infection. Currently, he is being treated at the Breach Candy Hospital. Our only request is he should not be discharged and sent back to jail on the ground that he does not require critical care anymore,” Chaudhry said.

    When the bench asked if Babu’s eye ailment was the new black fungus infection, also known as mucormycosis, Chaudhry said the hospital had checked, but they (Babus family or lawyer) do not know whether it is a fungal infection or a bacterial infection.

    The bench then said the hospital should submit to the court an interim report on Babu’s condition and the treatment provided to him.

    “This mucormycosis is a serious infection that affects the life of a person. This is very dangerous. We need to find out if he is getting proper treatment,” Justice Shinde said.

    The bench also noted that injections for this new post-COVID-19 ailment (mucormycosis) were available only at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and state-run hospitals.

    “Today, we read somewhere that the BMC was now supplying the injections for black fungus to private hospitals too. We need to know if the Breach Candy Hospital has those injections,” Justice Shinde said.

    The court also said the state government and the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is conducting a probe into the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, should not take this petition in an adversarial manner.

    “The hospital shall submit an interim report on the medical treatment been given to Hany Babu by June 1. Till then, the hospital is requested not to discharge him. If they do then, this court should be informed and permission should be taken,” the HC said.

    The bench will hear the matter next on June 1.

    Babu was arrested by the NIA in July 2020.

    The Elgar Parishad case relates to alleged inflammatory speeches made at a conclave held in Pune on December 31, 2017, which the police claimed triggered violence the next day near the Koregaon-Bhima war memorial in the district.

    The Pune police claimed the conclave was backed by Maoists.

    The case was later taken over by the NIA.

    Several other activists, including Sudha Bharadwaj and Varavara Rao, had been arrested in the case.

  • Elgar Parishad case: Bombay HC permits Hany Babu to be shifted to Breach Candy Hospital 

    By PTI
    MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday permitted Delhi University’s associate professor Hany Babu, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, to be shifted to the private Breach Candy Hospital here for medical treatment.

    Hany Babu moved the HC on Wednesday morning seeking medical aid for an eye infection that he developed after contracting COVID-19.

    The HC said Babu should be shifted to the Breach Candy Hospital on Thursday under police protection, and charges for his treatment there and medicines prescribed will be borne by him and his family.

    Hany Babu tested positive for coronavirus earlier this month and is currently undergoing treatment at the state-run G T Hospital in Mumbai.

    Last week, authorities of the Taloja prison in neighbouring Navi Mumbai brought him to the J J Hospital here, from where he was shifted to the G T Hospital.

    His wife Jenny Rowena moved the HC on Wednesday morning, seeking interim bail and medical aid for him.

    ALSO READ | Bombay HC asks JJ Hospital to form panel to examine Elgar Parishad-accused Stan Swamy 

    Her counsel, senior advocate Yug Chaudhry, approached a vacation bench of Justices S J Kathawalla and S P Tavade, seeking an urgent hearing on the ground that besides testing positive for coronavirus, Babu had also developed a severe eye infection and ran the risk of losing vision in his left eye.

    Chaudhry said Babu must be checked to rule out the possibility of black fungus.

    Mucormycosis, or black fungus, is a rare but serious infection which has been found in several COVID-19 patients.

    The bench, accordingly, summoned the G T Hospital’s Dean Dr B G Chikhalkar, who appeared with other doctors via video-conferencing and told the bench that Babu was being provided adequate treatment.

    The court then asked for a video call to be arranged between the bench and Hany Babu.

    When Babu came on the line, he told the HC that he was satisfied with the treatment at the G T Hospital.

    “My eye is a little better now. I am satisfied,” he said.

    The hospital authorities told the HC that they were not equipped to carry out an MRI angio test that had been recommended for Babu’s brain by the J J Hospital.

    Advocate Chaudhry told the HC that Babu also needed several other specialised tests to be conducted and sought interim bail.

    “If the state can’t take care of me, let me take care of myself and my life,” Chaudhry argued.

    The HC said while it won’t grant bail to Babu, it could allow him to be shifted to a hospital of his choice.

    The NIA’s counsel, Additional Solicitor General Anil Singh, opposed it and said the city-based J J Hospital, KEM Hospital, Nair Hospital were all equipped to treat Babu.

    “Otherwise, this will become a precedent and all prisoners will want to be shifted to private hospitals,” Singh said. The HC, however, refused to accept the submission.

    “Let the family get psychological satisfaction at least that he is being treated at a hospital of their choice, especially if they are footing the bill,” the court said.

    The HC said there is nothing wrong in making this a precedent, especially in the current situation.

    “That’s why we are asking him to pay the bill.

    We haven’t taken the Nanavati precedent and asked state to pay the bill,” the HC said.

    It was referring to a previous HC order that had directed the private Nanavati Hospital here to bear the treatment cost of activist Varavara Rao, who is also an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case.

    The HC directed the Breach Candy Hospital to submit Babu’s medical report in court by June 9, the next date of hearing, or whenever Babu is discharged from the hospital.

    As per his family and lawyer, Babu developed an acute eye infection on May 3, and is yet to receive appropriate medical care.

    Last week, Babu’s wife Jenny Rowena, said in a press conference that his family was struggling to get information from prison authorities and the NIA, which is conducting a probe into the case, on his health condition.

    Babu was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in July 2020.

    The Elgar Parishad case relates to alleged inflammatory speeches made at a conclave held in Pune on December 31, 2017, which police claimed triggered violence the next day near the Koregaon-Bhima war memorial in the district.

    The Pune police claimed the conclave was backed by Maoists. The case was later taken over by the NIA. Several other activists, including Sudha Bharadwaj and Varavara Rao, had been arrested in the case.

  • Bhima Koregaon case: Bombay HC summons hospital dean on Hany Babu’s plea for medical aid

    By PTI
    MUMBAI: Delhi University’s associate professor Hany Babu, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, moved the Bombay High Court on Wednesday seeking medical aid for an eye infection which he developed after contracting COVID-19.

    Babu’s counsel senior advocate Yug Chaudhry approached a vacation bench comprising Justices S J Kathawalla and S P Tavade, seeking an urgent hearing on the ground that Babu, who tested positive for coronavirus last week, had also developed an eye infection due to black fungus.

    Mucormycosis, also known as black fungus, is a rare but serious infection, which has been found in several COVID-19 patients.

    Babu had been admitted to the state-run GT Hospital here and was being treated for COVID-19, but not for the eye infection.

    ALSO READ | Bhima Koregaon case: Accused professor Hany Babu tests positive for COVID-19

    “Hany Babu is suffering from eye infection due to the black fungus. For nine days he suffered in jail,” advocate Chaudhry told the HC.

    “At the moment, he is in the GT Hospital. He is being treated only for COVID-19 and not the eye infection. He may lose his eye sight. He is an academician,” he said.

    The bench then directed the GT Hospital’s dean to remain present before the court via video-conferencing at 3 pm on Wednesday.

    Babu, 55, who was arrested in July last year, was admitted to the government-run J J Hospital last week and later moved to the GT Hospital.

    As per his family and lawyer, Babu developed an acute eye infection on May 3, and is yet to receive appropriate medical care.

    Last week, Babu’s wife Jenny Rowena, said in a press conference that his family was struggling to get information from prison authorities and the NIA, which is conducting a probe into the case, on his health condition.

    Babu was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in July 2020.

    The Elgar Parishad case relates to alleged inflammatory speeches made at a conclave held in Pune on December 31, 2017, which the police claimed triggered violence the next day near the Koregaon-Bhima war memorial in the district.

    The Pune police claimed the conclave was backed by Maoists.

    The case was later taken over by the NIA.

    Several other activists, including Sudha Bharadwaj and Varavara Rao, had been arrested in the case.

  • Bhima Koregaon case: Accused professor Hany Babu tests positive for COVID-19

    By Express News Service
    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Hany Babu, the jailed Delhi University professor, has been tested positive for COVID-19.  The professor was already suffering from an acute eye infection and his health condition has worsened with the COVID infection, according to his wife Jenny Rowena.

    Hany Babu is being treated at the JJ Hospital, Mumbai, now. His wife has appealed to the authorities to shift him to a multi-speciality hospital where treatment for both his ailments can be given. Hany Babu is an undertrial prisoner in the Bhima Koregaon case. He was arrested in July 2020 and has been housed at the Taloja jail in Mumbai since then.

    “Hany has little or no vision in his left eye due to the swelling, which has spread to the cheek, ear and forehead compromising other vital organs as well. It poses a significant risk to his life if it spreads to the brain,” said a press statement issued by his wife.

    It was only after persistent efforts by Hany’s lawyer Payoshi Roy that Hany was taken to JJ Hospital on May 12. On May 13, Jenny Rowena received a phone call from Taloja Prison and was informed that Hany had been admitted at JJ Hospital.

  • Elgar Parishad accused Hany Babu suffering from COVID-19, says family

    By PTI
    MUMBAI: Delhi University assistant professor Hany Babu, arrested in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, tested positive for coronavirus infection on Thursday, his family said.

    Babu was taken to government-run JJ Hospital here on Wednesday night from prison, the family said in a statement.

    “About 7.30 pm (on Thursday), when Hany’s mother arrived at thehospital to meet her son, she was informed by a nurse that Hany has tested COVID Positive. We are yet to receive any official information,” it said.

    He should be shifted from JJ Hospital to a multi-specialty hospital where he can be treated for COVID-19 as well his eye infection, it added.

    ALSO READ | Wife begs for immediate medical aid for Delhi University prof Hany Babu

    Earlier, his family had said that Babu, lodged at Taloja Prison in neighbouring Navi Mumbai, was suffering from acute eye infection and should get proper treatment.

    Babu was arrested by the National Investigation Agency in July 2020.

    The Elgar Parishad case relates to alleged inflammatory speeches made at a conclave held in Pune on December 31, 2017, which the police claimed triggered violence the next day near the Koregaon- Bhima war memorial.

    Pune Police claimed the conclave was backed by Maoists.

    Later, the case was taken over by the NIA.

    Several other activists including Sudha Bharadwaj and Varavara Rao were arrested in the case.