US Edition2008 Malegaon Blast: Bombay HC Questions ‘Locus Standi’ of Petitioners Challenging Acquittal of Accused
Bombay High Court questioned family members' witness status in 2008 Malegaon blast appeal, limiting who can challenge acquittals in this case involving seven accused including Pragya Singh Thakur.
- The Bombay High Court is examining if family members of the victims from the 2008 Malegaon blast were witnesses in the trial, stating it was 'not an open gate' for appeals against acquittal.
- Six people died and over 100 were injured in the September 29, 2008, Malegaon blast caused by an explosive device near a mosque, which was investigated by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad and later the National Investigation Agency.
- The special court acquitted all seven accused, including former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur and Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Purohit, citing a lack of reliable and cogent evidence for prosecution.
- The High Court's Chief Justice emphasized procedural discipline in legal appeals, stating that the appeal against acquittal must adhere to strict guidelines.
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‘No Open Gate’: Bombay High Court Hints Only Trial Witnesses Can Challenge 2008 Malegaon Blast Acquittal | 📰 LatestLY
Hearing a plea challenging the acquittal in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, the Bombay High Court on Tuesday expressed surprise over a victim’s father not becoming a witness during the trial and hinted that an “open gate” is not available to everyone for filing an appeal. 📰 ‘No Open Gate’: Bombay High Court Hints Only Trial Witnesses Can Challenge 2008 Malegaon Blast Acquittal.
2008 Malegaon blast: Bombay HC asks if victims’ kin were examined as witnesses, says ‘not open gate’ for all to challenge acquittal
The Bombay High Court questioned family members of six victims from the 2008 Malegaon blast on their role as witnesses in the appeal against the acquittal of all seven accused. Further hearings are set to continue, focusing on the details of the case.
2008 Malegaon Blast Case: 'Not An Open Gate For Everyone To File Appeal Against Acquittal,' Says Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court remarked on Tuesday that it was “not an open gate for everyone” to file an appeal against acquittal, and sought details whether the family members of the victims of the Malegaon 2008 blasts victims were examined as witnesses during the trial.
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