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2008 Malegaon blast case: Court says no reliable proof to warrant conviction; here's why all 7 accused were let off

IndiaTimes Thursday, 31 July 2025 ()
A special NIA court acquitted Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, Prasad Purohit, and five others in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, citing lack of evidence and procedural lapses. The court stated that the UAPA could not be applied due to defective sanction orders and noted the prosecution failed to prove key evidence. Families of the deceased will receive compensation.
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