Today, On 31st July, In the 2008 Malegaon blast case, the court acquitted former BJP MP Pragya Thakur and others, stating “Suspicion not enough.” The blast had occurred during Ramzan near Bhikku Chowk in the communally sensitive town.
A special court in Mumbai, under the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act, on Monday extended its own order to temporarily suspend the bailable warrant issued to former BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. Earlier this month, Pragya Thakur’s lawyer submitted that she was undergoing treatment at a Meerut hospital and would remain present in court on or before December 30, 2024.
Pragya, the daughter of a cook at the Supreme Court, was honored Today by CJI Chandrachud and other judges for overcoming obstacles to secure scholarships for a Master’s in Law at prestigious US universities. The event showcased her achievement and the support she received, highlighting the potential within individuals, regardless of background, to transcend barriers.