State vs. Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt. Col. Prasad Purohit — 2008 Malegaon Blast Case

Updates

1. Judgment31 Jul 2025

   Special NIA court acquits all accused in 2008 Malegaon blast case

   A special NIA court in Mumbai acquitted all seven accused, including Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt. Col. Prasad Purohit, in the 2008 Malegaon blast case.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A special court found all seven people involved not guilty of the charges against them.

   Who:

   Pragya Singh Thakur and Prasad Purohit are the accused, while the special NIA court is the judge.

   When:

   Reported on 31 Jul 2025.

   Where:

   A special NIA court located in Mumbai.

   What it means:

   The court has decided to acquit all the accused, ending the case against them in that court.

   The Hindu
2. Judgment30 Jul 2025

   NIA Court acquits all accused in Malegaon Blast case

   The NIA court in Mumbai delivered a judgment acquitting all seven persons accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, which resulted in 6 deaths and approximately 80 injuries.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A special court found all seven people not guilty of the charges related to a bomb explosion.

   Who:

   The NIA court is the judge, while Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt. Col. Prasad Purohit are the accused.

   When:

   Reported on 30 Jul 2025.

   Where:

   The Special MCOCA Court in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

   What it means:

   The court has cleared the accused of all charges in this legal case.

   Lawbeat