Activist Gautam Navlakha Likely To Be Released From Jail Tomorrow

Navlakha's partner Sahba Husain said the activist would not be able to leave the Taloja jail, located in Navi Mumbai, during the day.

Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case accused Gautam Navlakha, whose plea seeking to be placed under house arrest was allowed by the Supreme Court on Thursday, was not released from prison till late in the evening as formalities could not be completed.

Mr Navlakha's partner Sahba Husain said the activist would not be able to leave the Taloja jail, located in Navi Mumbai, during the day.

"The Supreme Court has given 48 hours (for implementing the order). There is a lot of paperwork to be done including furnishing local surety as directed by the apex court and also the deposit amount," she told PTI.

If the formalities are completed, then Mr Navlakha may walk out of jail on Friday, said one of his lawyers.