Civil liberties activist Gautam Navlakha on Monday told Bombay High Court that he was in contact with Naxals only for research and his books, asking how this attracts the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Navlakha’s counsel Yug Chaudhary on Monday told the court that Navlakha is an author and peace activist, a specialist on conflict zones. “He was appointed as a mediator by the Government of India when Naxals had kidnapped six policemen. He is in contact with Naxals but only for his books and other fact-finding research. He is being attacked by both sides (government and Naxal organisations),” Chaudhary said. The bench posted the petition for further hearing on April 26 and extended protection from arrest to Navlakha till then.