State vs Maya Kodnani and others — Naroda Gam Riots Case

21 Apr 2023Judgment

India court acquits all 67 accused in 2002 Naroda Gam riots case

A special SIT court in Ahmedabad acquitted all 67 individuals accused in the 2002 Naroda Gam riots, including former Gujarat minister Maya Kodnani, citing lack of evidence. The case involved the killings of 11 people during the communal violence.

BBC News India

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A special court cleared all sixty-seven people of involvement in the killings.
Who:: A special SIT court judged the case involving former minister Maya Kodnani and others accused of the crimes.
When:: Reported on 21 Apr 2023.
Where:: An Ahmedabad court in Gujarat.
Why:: The court decided there was not enough evidence to prove the accusations.
What it means:: The court ended the legal case for all individuals who were accused of the riots.

20 Apr 2023Judgment

Former Minister Maya Kodnani acquitted in Naroda Gam case

An Ahmedabad court delivered an acquittal for all 67 accused in the Naroda Gam massacre case. This marks a second acquittal for Maya Kodnani, who was previously convicted in the separate Naroda Patiya case before being cleared by the High Court.

The Indian Express

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A court ruled that all people facing charges in the Naroda Gam massacre case are not guilty.
Who:: Former minister Maya Kodnani and sixty-six other people are the accused, while an Ahmedabad court made the ruling.
When:: Reported on 20 Apr 2023.
Where:: Ahmedabad Court, Gujarat.
What it means:: The court cleared all those accused, marking a second acquittal for Maya Kodnani.

20 Apr 2023Judgment

Ahmedabad court acquits all accused in 2002 Naroda Gam riots, including BJP’s Maya Kodnani

Eleven Muslims were killed in communal violence in the Naroda Gam area of Ahmedabad on 28 February that year, during a bandh called to protest the Godhra...

The Print

Explanation in simple terms

What:: An Ahmedabad court acquitted all people accused of involvement in the Naroda Gam riots.
Who:: The court decided on the case against the accused, including Maya Kodnani, a member of the BJP.
When:: 28 February, 2002.
Where:: Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Why:: The court decided the accused were not guilty of the violence that killed eleven people.
What it means:: The case is now closed because the court acquitted everyone who was facing these charges.

13 Apr 2017Hearing

Court permits Maya Kodnani to summon Amit Shah as defence witness

In the ongoing Naroda Gam trial, the special SIT court granted permission to former minister Maya Kodnani to summon Amit Shah and 13 other individuals as defence witnesses to support her plea of alibi.

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Explanation in simple terms

What:: A court allowed a request to bring witnesses to testify for a person facing trial.
Who:: The special SIT court is the judge, Maya Kodnani is the accused, and Amit Shah is a potential witness.
When:: Reported on 13 Apr 2017.
Where:: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, in a special SIT court.
Why:: The court granted permission to support the claim that the accused was somewhere else when the crime happened.
What it means:: These individuals will now be called to speak in court to provide evidence for the defence.

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State vs Maya Kodnani and others — Naroda Gam Riots Case

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India court acquits all 67 accused in 2002 Naroda Gam riots case

Former Minister Maya Kodnani acquitted in Naroda Gam case

Ahmedabad court acquits all accused in 2002 Naroda Gam riots, including BJP’s Maya Kodnani

Court permits Maya Kodnani to summon Amit Shah as defence witness

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