2002 Godhra Train Burning Case| Supreme Court to Hear the Matter on February 13

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for February 13 regarding the appeals filed by the Gujarat government and several convicts involved in the 2002 Godhra train burning case. The bench, consisting of Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Aravind Kumar, has made it clear that no adjournment will be allowed on the next hearing date.

[2002 Godhra Train Burning Incident] High Court Refuses Bail To Convict To Attend To Ailing Father

Faruk Mohammad Bhana, convicted for his role in the 2002 Godhra train burning that killed 59, had his request for temporary bail denied by the Gujarat High Court. The court noted that other family members could care for Bhana’s unwell father and highlighted his recent 8-day bail as a factor in the decision.