The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the acquittal last week of former Delhi University professor GN Saibaba, who was serving a life sentence, and five others - who were accused of Maoist links and charged under-terror law UAPA.
"This court is of prima facie opinion that a detailed scrutiny is required with regard to the impugned judgment since high court has not considered the merits of the case including the gravity of the offence alleged against him," the order said.