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High Court had denied bail to Surendra Gadling while noting that there were grounds to believe that he was a member of Communist Party of India
The Supreme Court today has granted two weeks time to State of Maharashtra for filing additional documents in bail plea filed by Surendra Gadling.
As the state sought adjournment to file additional documents, Justice MM Sundresh said, "This is not a usual matter...we have to hear it..".
Senior Advocate Anand Grover for Gadling objected to state's request but the top court went on to grant time for filing of additional documents.
In January 2023, Nagpur Division Bench of the Bombay High Court had denied bail to Gadling in the Surajgarh Mine Arson Case.
The case pertains to an incident wherein 39 vehicles transporting iron ore to Gadchiroli were allegedly set on fire by the Maoists. An FIR was registered by the police and the provisions of the Indian Penal Code, Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, Maharashtra Police Act, and Arms act were invoked. Surendra Gadling was arrested along with the other accused in the case. The case was then investigated by the National Investigating Agency.
Gadling had earlier also approached the Sessions Court seeking bail, however the same was rejected.
High Court after considering the material on record held there were grounds to believe that Gadling was having direct membership of the banned organization i.e., Communist Party of India (Marxist).
Case Title: Surendra Gadling vs State of Maharashtra
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