Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:09am on 31 Jul 2025,Thursday India
After a protracted 17-year legal battle, a Special NIA Court in Mumbai has acquitted all seven accused, including former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit, in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case. The ruling, delivered on July 31, 2025, cited a complete lack of reliable, cogent evidence, including no proof linking Thakur’s motorcycle to the explosion and defective use of UAPA sanctions. The court underscored investigative lapses—from missing forensic data to questionable medical records—leaving doubt about the prosecution's claims. Victims' families will receive compensation as mandated by the court. (PC: HT File)
