Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Missing Statements Led to Acquittal in Malegaon Blast Trial
The court case about the 2008 Malegaon blast had a big problem.
Important papers, like statements from witnesses, went missing.
These missing papers were key to the case, but without them, the court couldn't prove the people accused of the blast were guilty, so they were set free.
The court also wouldn't allow copies of the missing papers to be used.
Because of these problems, there wasn't enough evidence to convict anyone, despite the suspicion surrounding the case.
Thirteen key witness statements went missing during the Malegaon blast trial.
The missing statements were recorded under Section 164 of the CrPC.
The court acquitted all accused due to lack of legal proof.
The Bombay High Court rejected the use of photocopy evidence.
The court noted the prosecution did not examine the magistrates who recorded the statements.
- Who
- Accused, witnesses, magistrates, prosecution, defense, court.
- What
- Missing witness statements in the 2008 Malegaon blast trial leading to acquittal of all accused.
- When
- 2008 (blast), trial occurred later.
- Where
- Malegaon, India.
- Why
- Due to lack of evidence stemming from missing witness statements.
Prosecution
Defense
Evidence
Prosecution
Tried to use photocopy evidence of missing statements.
Defense
Defense argued against use of photocopies due to lack of authenticity.
- Event
- 2008 Malegaon Blast Trial
- Missing Evidence
- 13 Witness Statements
- Statements Under
- Section 164 CrPC
- Accused Outcome
- Acquitted
- Deaths (2008)
- 6
- Injured (2008)
- Nearly 100
Sources
2008 Malegaon Blast Verdict: FIR Discrepancies, Missing Witness Statements & Lack Of RDX Evidence Erode Prosecution’s Case
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Malegaon Blast Judgment Questions Anti-Terror Squad's Conduct, Cites Torture
'I Was Tortured, Forced to Name Modi in Malegaon Blast Probe': Sadhvi Pragya Makes Explosive Revelation on Maharashtra ATS Role
Malegaon blast case: Abhinav Bharat not banned, govt yet to declare it terror outfit, says court
Malegaon Blast Case: Court Rejects Abhinav Bharat's Role, Says It's Not Declared A Terror Outfit
In Malegaon Verdict, Court Rejects "RDX Theory", Flags A Contradiction
Court rejects Abhinav Bharat's role in Malegaon Blast Case
Malegaon Blast Case: No RDX Or Explosive Found At Home Of Lt Col Purohit, Court Noted
Roots of Pakistan’s creation lie in BJP, RSS, alleges Sapkal
2008 Malegaon Blast Case: Coerced By ATS Officials To Name Yogi Adityanath, Pragya Thakur, Said Witness
Court debunks Abhinav Bharat's role in Malegaon blast case
Malegaon blast case detailed judgment: Court raises doubts over Purohit’s defence that he had joined Abhinav Bharat to collect intelligence
Malegaon Blast Case: Here's What Retired ATS Officer Mehboob Mujawar Claimed | Court Order Details
2008 Malegaon Blast Case: A Tangled History Of Terror Probes
