Breaking News: Maharashtra Govt Moves SC Against Bombay HC Verdict Acquitting All 11 Accused in 2006 Mumbai Train Blasts

In a major legal and political development, the Maharashtra government has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Bombay High Court’s recent verdict that acquitted all 11 accused in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case. The High Court had, just a day earlier, overturned the trial court’s conviction citing inconsistencies in the evidence and lapses in the investigation.The state’s petition in the Supreme Court seeks an immediate stay on the High Court’s judgment, stating that unless stayed, the accused may be released from custody, leading to a grave miscarriage of justice. The plea argues that the High Court failed to appreciate crucial evidence presented during the trial and relied excessively on minor procedural lapses, undermining years of investigation.The 2006 blasts — one of the deadliest terror attacks in Mumbai — killed over 180 people and injured more than 800. While 12 men were accused, one died during the course of the trial, and 11 were convicted in 2015. Their acquittal has sparked outrage among victims’ families and legal observers.The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the matter on July 24, and the state is pushing for an urgent stay on the Bombay HC’s acquittal order until a full review is conducted.

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