The Bombay High Court dismissed a criminal case against Raj Thackeray related to a 2008 stone-pelting incident on a State transport bus. The court found no evidence to prove Thackeray incited violence, ruling that he was not present during the attack, and concluded that the case lacked substantial evidence for trial.
The Supreme Court of India acquitted six individuals convicted in the post-Godhra riots, emphasizing that mere presence at a crime scene does not prove guilt. The Court highlighted the importance of distinguishing between innocent bystanders and criminals, noting the lack of evidence linking the appellants to any violent acts during the riots.