The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has opposed the appeal of Elgar Parishad accused Mahesh Raut in the Bombay high court, stating that he was involved in anti-national activities and recruiting for the banned CPI (Maoist). The NIA has sought further time to file documents and the hearing is scheduled for July 12.
The special court rejection was based on prime facie finding that Navlakha had connections with ISI operative Gulam Nabi Fai in the US and he was also connected to the banned CPI (Maoist). Navlakha, however, stated in his appeal that there was no substantial evidence to prove the claims made by the agency