May 14, 2024
On May 14, 2024, the Supreme Court lifts the stay on bail order given by the Bombay High Court in December 2023, paving way for his release from house arrest. Notably, the apex court asked him to pay 20 lakhs for the expenses incurred for his house arrest as a precondition for materialising the bail. Following this verdict, he is presently out on bail.
April, 2024
In April 2024, the Supreme Court asked Navlakha to pay charges for security provided to him by the Maharashtra Police during his house arrest. The NIA gave the bill to be around 1.64 crores. His advocate, Shadan Farasat, has said they have no problem with the payment but will contest the incurred charges.
December 19, 2023
Bombay High Court on December 19 2023 granted bail to activist Gautam Navlakha in the Elgar Parishad case. The bail order was initially stayed for three weeks by the High Court, but the Supreme Court continued to extend the stay order, effectively preventing his release.
November 10, 2022
On November 10, 2022, the Supreme Court asked Navlakha, who was then lodged in Navi Mumbai's Taloja prison, to be placed under house arrest owing to his deteriorating health.
September 29, 2022
SC allows Gautam Navlakha to be taken to a hospital of his choice for urgent treatment. The court further directs that Navlakha be placed in police custody while receiving medical treatment at the hospital. His partner and sister are permitted by the court to visit him. Next hearing scheduled for October 21.
September 27, 2022
SC seeks response from NIA on Gautam Navlakha's plea to be placed under house arrest
April 26, 2022
Bombay High Court dismisses Gautam Navlakha's plea to be placed under house arrest instead of being lodged at Taloja Central Jail. Court directs Prison Superintendent to ensure medical facilities are provided to Navlakha.
April 5, 2022
A Bombay High Court Bench comprising Justices SB Shukre and GA Sanap concluded the hearing and reserved the order.
August 31, 2021
Navlakha moves Bombay HC seeking house arrest till the end of trial. He also appeals to be shifted out of Taloja prison for a medical check up citing a lump in his chest
August 24, 2021
Mumbai Sessions Court rejects his bail for release on grounds of old age and vulnerability to Covid-19
May 12, 2021
SC dismisses his plea for default bail
May 26, 2020
Navlakha is transferred to Taloja Central Jail in Navi Mumbai
April 14, 2020
On SC’s directions, Gautam Navlakha surrenders to the National Investigation Agency (NIA)
February 14, 2020
Bombay HC dismisses his anticipatory bail application, however grants protection from arrest for four weeks
November 12, 2019
Mumbai Sessions Court dismisses his anticipatory bail application
September 28, 2019
Supreme Court extends the relief of house arrest to Navlakha and four other human rights activists
August 28, 2018
Pune Police reach Gautam Navlakha’s residence to arrest him. The same day, Delhi HC directs that Navlakha be kept under house arrest with two guards of the Special Cell, Delhi Police along with the Pune Police
