Bombay HC extends activist Varavara Rao's bail citing rise in Covid cases

Bombay High Court extends Varavara Rao's bail till February 5. Rao, an accused in 2018 Bhima Koregaon violence case is currently out on medical bail.

The Bombay High Court on Friday extended the bail granted to Telugu poet and activist Varavara Rao accused in 2018 Bhima Koregaon violence and asked the National Investigation Agency (NIA) whether Rao should be sent back to prison amid the third wave of Covid infection.

A bench headed by Justice SS Shinde said the matter will be heard on merit but asked NIA whether Rao with declining health should be sent back to prison.