Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Bombay Blasts Accused Bail Pleas Rejected by Special Court
Imagine some people were accused of a very big, bad event that happened a long time ago, like a series of explosions.
These people were hiding for many years.
Now, they are on trial, which is like a legal process to figure out if they are guilty.
Two of these accused asked a judge if they could go home while the trial is still happening.
But the judge said no.
The judge explained that the trial is still going on, and many more people need to share what they saw.
Also, because the event was very serious and the accused hid for so long, it's not fair to let them go free right now.
So, they have to stay in custody until the trial is finished and a final decision is made.
A special court rejected the bail pleas of Munaf Hakari and Mohammed Shoeb Qureshi in the 1993 Bombay blasts case.
The court cited the ongoing trial, the gravity of the crime, and the accused's prolonged absconding status.
Munaf Hakari and Mohammed Shoeb Qureshi had reportedly been absconding for about 27-28 years.
The third phase of the trial against seven accused, including Hakari and Qureshi, is currently underway.
The 1993 bombings resulted in 257 deaths and 713 injuries across 12 explosions in Mumbai.
- Who
- Special Court Judge V.D. Kedar, Munaf Hakari, Mohammed Shoeb Qureshi
- What
- Rejection of bail applications for two accused in the 1993 Bombay blasts case.
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned, but trial phase is ongoing)
- Where
- Special Court (Mumbai, implied)
- Why
- The court cited the ongoing trial, the gravity and seriousness of the crime, the accused's role, and their long period of absconding as reasons for denial.
Accused's Argument
Court's Decision
Trial Delay
Accused's Argument
The trial may not conclude soon, as only 13 witnesses have been examined in over a year, and the defense has liberty to file a fresh bail plea after six months.
Court's Decision
The trial is ongoing, with 16 witnesses examined and 25-30 remaining. This ongoing nature, coupled with the seriousness of the crime, does not warrant bail.
Previous Absconding Status
Accused's Argument
N/A (Defense did not directly address absconding status in this bail plea context, though they mentioned withdrawing an appeal).
Court's Decision
Munaf Halari and Mohammed Shoeb Qureshi were absconding for approximately 27-28 years, which is a factor against granting bail.
- Case
- 1993 Bombay Blasts
- Accused Granted Bail
- None
- Accused Denied Bail
- Munaf Hakari, Mohammed Shoeb Qureshi
- Trial Phase
- Third phase, ongoing
- Witnesses Examined
- 16 (Total); 13 examined in over a year (as per defense argument for Halari's earlier plea)
- Witnesses Remaining
- 25-30
- Bombings Date
- March 12, 1993
- Fatalities
- 257
- Injuries
- 713