In the Bhima Koregaon case, 10 of the 16 accused lodged in Taloja Prison were permitted by the NIA Special Court to be transferred to another jail. Families of the accused challenged the transfer, claiming it violated natural justice as no notice or hearing was provided. They argued the transfer would hinder their defense preparation against a lengthy chargesheet. The NIA accused families and lawyers of exploiting the COVID-19 situation and media to pressure jail authorities. The court refused to stay the transfer, noting past complaints against jail authorities who are no longer stationed there.
