The Bombay High Court has dismissed petitions aimed at blocking the film “Match Fixing,” which is inspired by the 2008 Malegaon blast case. The court ruled that the movie could proceed with its release, stating it is a work of fiction and questioning the validity of concerns regarding its impact on ongoing legal proceedings.
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Today (9th May) Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Purohit, a defendant in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, alleged that Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) officers coerced him to confess and implicated senior right-wing leaders. He claimed he was tortured and falsely accused, with witnesses being coerced. Purohit also accused the ATS of planting evidence and named individuals involved in his interrogation.
