The Karnataka High Court had earlier made it clear that a lack of 'intent to strike terror' cannot nullify terrorist acts defined under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, if the act in question is 'likely to strike terror.'
The Supreme Court bench comprising Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice Surya Kant dismissed the special leave petition filed by the BJP leaders against the decision of the Calcutta High Court.
The Supreme Court has directed that the CBI investigation in the Lavanya Suicide Case will continue, declines Tamil Nadu Govt's plea to challenge the Madras HC order.