Malegaon Blast Case: All Accused Acquitted
A special court in Mumbai delivered a stunning verdict on Thursday, July 31, 2025, acquitting all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case. The judgment, delivered after years of protracted legal proceedings, cited insufficient evidence to convict.
Among those acquitted were prominent figures like Pragya Thakur and Lt. Col. Purohit. The court found the prosecution’s case lacking, failing to establish their involvement in the deadly attack.
The prosecution’s reliance on the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act also proved ineffective. The court ruled that the prosecution had not successfully demonstrated the applicability of the stringent anti-terror law.
The Malegaon blast, a horrific act of terror, claimed six innocent lives and left over 100 injured. The acquittal raises serious questions about the efficacy of investigations and prosecutions in high-profile terror cases. This verdict will undoubtedly fuel ongoing debates on national security and the challenges of combating terrorism in India. The implications for future anti-terror investigations are significant and warrant careful consideration.
