Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Bombay High Court Issues Notices in 2008 Malegaon Blast Case
In 2008, a bomb exploded in Malegaon, India, causing deaths and injuries.
A special court acquitted the accused, including Pragya Singh Thakur.
The families of the victims appealed this decision.
The Bombay High Court is now involved, issuing notices to the NIA and the acquitted individuals.
The families argue the acquittals were wrong due to a flawed investigation and believe the trial court did not act appropriately.
The High Court will review the case after six weeks.
The blast resulted in six fatalities and over 100 injuries.
Bombay High Court issued notices regarding the 2008 Malegaon blast case.
The appeal was filed by the families of the victims, challenging the acquittals.
The blast occurred on September 29, 2008, in Malegaon, resulting in six deaths.
The High Court also notified the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Maharashtra government.
The appeal claims the trial court acted as a 'post office' allowing a deficient prosecution.
- Who
- Bombay High Court, NIA, families of victims, acquitted individuals
- What
- Issued notices regarding the 2008 Malegaon blast case
- When
- Thursday, September 29, 2008
- Where
- Bombay High Court; Malegaon, Nashik district
- Why
- Following an appeal by victims' families against acquittals.
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Agency Notified
- National Investigation Agency (NIA)
- Blast Date
- September 29, 2008
- Location of Blast
- Malegaon, Nashik district
- Casualties
- 6 killed, 101 injured
- Accused Acquitted
- Pragya Singh Thakur, Lt Col Prasad Purohit, and others
