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2008 Malegaon bomb blast: special court acquits all 7 accused, says strong suspicion, but not enough to punish them
August 01, 2025 2:53 am
Delivering the verdict, Special Judge A K Lahoti said that while it was proven that a bomb blast had taken place, the prosecution failed to provide reliable evidence to prove that the seven accused were behind it.
Pragya Thakur, Prasad Purohit, and others acquitted: Who are the seven accused of Malegaon 2008 blast case?
July 31, 2025 11:43 am
The accused in the Malegaon attack of 2008 were arrested by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) within weeks of the bombing. One of these individuals was released from prison on bail in 2011; the other six remained behind bars for another eight years before they were given bail in 2017.
'Live and let live should be hallmark,' HC grants conditional nod for Gudhi Padwa event in Malegaon to felicitate Pragya Thakur
March 30, 2025 1:53 am
Pending disposal of the plea, the petitioner also sought direction that no coercive action can be taken against the organisers of the event
Court directs Pragya Thakur to be present for hearing tomorrow
October 01, 2024 11:12 pm
The court is currently hearing final arguments on behalf of Thakur in the case. Her lawyers informed the court that Thakur is admitted in a hospital in Madhya Pradesh as her health condition has deteriorated and she is unable to see properly.
Malegaon blast accused BJP MP Pragya Thakur in need of rest: NIA report
April 11, 2024 9:34 pm
On April 3, the court had said that Pragya Thakur's presence is necessary to record her statement and due to her absence, the court proceeding was hampered.
Malegaon 2008 blast: Pragya Thakur's absence hampering trial, says court; seeks report on her health from NIA
April 04, 2024 2:19 am
"Thereafter, before departing to Bhopal, she did not turn back in court for recording her statement. The presence of accused no.1 (Thakur) is necessary to record her statement....Due to her absence, it is hampering the court proceeding," the court said.
Court stays bailable warrant against Pragya Thakur
March 21, 2024 4:04 am
On March 11, the court had issued a warrant against Thakur for non-appearance in court and had kept it returnable by March 20.
6 sitting MPs dropped, more likely: A look at BJP reshuffle in Madhya Pradesh
March 06, 2024 7:48 am
Pragya Thakur, who drew PM's rap for her Godse remarks, and remained unavailable in her seat, among those out; tickets to Shivraj Chouhan and Jyotiraditya Scindia influenced other changes
Malegaon blast case: Special court likely to start recording statements of accused from Oct 3
October 03, 2023 4:08 pm
Six accused — BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur, Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Purohit, retired (Major) Ramesh Upadhyay, Ajay Rahirkar, Sameer Kulkarni, Sudhakar Chaturvedi — were present before the court Monday.
Malegaon blast case: Direct NIA to examine relevant witnesses, not prolong trial, Pragya Thakur tells court
January 04, 2023 7:37 am
Thakur’s lawyer J P Mishra told the court, “At least 20 witnesses summoned were dropped after they were asked to remain present in court. This shows that the prosecution is summoning witnesses without application of mind and without accessing if they need to be examined.”
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