What is the latest development in the NIA's appeal regarding the 2013 Naxal attack on Congress leaders

The Supreme Court has refused to entertain the NIA's appeal over a fresh FIR in the Naxal attack.
  • The National Investigation Agency (NIA) recently filed an appeal in the Supreme Court regarding the 2013 Naxal attack on Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh, seeking a fresh FIR.
  • However, the Supreme Court refused to entertain the NIA's appeal and declined to interfere with the ongoing trial in the case.
  • The NIA had argued that the trial court had not taken cognizance of certain crucial aspects of the case and sought a fresh FIR to include these aspects.
  • However, the Supreme Court felt that the NIA's appeal was premature as the trial court was already hearing the matter and it would be inappropriate to interfere at this stage.
  • The case pertains to a deadly attack by Naxalites on a convoy of Congress leaders in Darbha valley, Chhattisgarh, in May 2013, which resulted in the deaths of several politicians and security personnel.
  • The trial in the case has been ongoing, with multiple accused persons facing charges.
Overall, the Supreme Court's refusal to entertain the NIA's appeal means that the trial court will continue with its proceedings and the NIA's plea for a fresh FIR will not be considered at this stage.
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