Supreme Court to Review 2006 Mumbai Train Blasts Acquittal

The Supreme Court is poised to review a plea from the Maharashtra government concerning the Bombay High Court's recent decision to acquit 12 individuals in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case, with a hearing scheduled for July 24.

A bench led by Chief Justice B R Gavai will address the appeal following its urgent presentation by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta. The High Court's verdict, issued on July 21, led to the release of eight suspects from prison and raised notable concerns regarding the conduct and effectiveness of the prosecution.

The acquitted individuals, previously linked to banned organizations and charged with grave offenses leading to death and life sentences, now challenge the initial investigation's integrity. The High Court condemned the prosecution's reliance on coerced confessions and unsupported allegations, marking a significant embarrassment for the Maharashtra ATS.

(With inputs from agencies.)