In June 2020, the special NIA court rejected interim bail pleas of poet Varavara Rao and former professor Shoma Sen, who sought bail citing their health conditions in light of Covid. The court disposed of the medical bail plea after Singh’s lawyer submitted that Bharadwaj had received treatment. Several Bail Pleas rejected by the special courtIn June 2020, the special NIA court rejected interim bail pleas of poet Varavara Rao and former professor Shoma Sen, who sought bail citing their health conditions in light of Covid. The court rejected the plea stating the gravity of the offence did not entitle him to temporary relief. The bail application filed by Teltumbde on merits is currently being argued before the special court.

Source: Indian Express July 05, 2021 19:41 UTC