Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Gadchiroli Attack: Court Charges 4 Accused Under MCOCA
In the 2019 Gadchiroli Naxal attack case, four individuals are now facing charges under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).
Previously, a court had removed these charges, but the Supreme Court reversed that decision.
This has led to the court formally charging the accused under MCOCA.
Charges against other accused were framed in May 2024.
The case involves accusations related to the Gadchiroli Naxal attack, and the court's decision will allow the trial to move forward.
Court framed MCOCA charges against four accused.
The charges stem from the 2019 Gadchiroli Naxal attack.
The Supreme Court overturned a Bombay High Court decision.
The Bombay High Court had previously dropped MCOCA charges.
Charges against other accused were framed in May 2024.
- Who
- Sathyanarayana Rani, Parasram Tulavi, Somsay Madavi, and Kisan Hidami.
- What
- MCOCA charges framed against four accused.
- When
- Charges framed on Friday.
- Where
- Special NIA court.
- Why
- After Supreme Court overturned Bombay HC's decision.
Bombay High Court's view
Supreme Court's view
MCOCA Applicability
Bombay High Court's view
Bombay High Court initially ruled MCOCA charges were not applicable.
Supreme Court's view
Supreme Court reversed this, stating that cognizance allows action under MCOCA.
- Incident
- 2019 Gadchiroli Naxal attack
- Accused
- 4
- Charges
- MCOCA
- Court Action
- Framed charges under MCOCA
- Previous Ruling
- Bombay HC dropped MCOCA charges
- Court
- Special NIA court
