Summary of Important News Items and Editorials-54
Summary of Important News Items and Editorials-54
INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 1ST AUGUST 2025.
1. Malegaon Blast Verdict: Acquittal Due to Lack of Proof
A Mumbai special court acquitted all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, including Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit. The court observed that while suspicion was strong, the prosecution failed to provide legal proof beyond reasonable doubt. The acquittal has drawn criticism from victims’ families and raised concerns over lapses in investigation, including hostile witnesses and faulty sanctions under UAPA. The blast, which killed six and injured nearly 100, had led to high-profile arrests and sparked debate over “saffron terror.” The NIA’s role is under scrutiny for not pursuing perjury charges and failing to prove conspiracy meetings. The court stressed the distinction between suspicion and admissible
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