Bombay High Court closes case against four accused in 2006 Malegaon blast
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Summary
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday quashed the order framing charges against four accused in the 2006 Malegaon blast case [Rajendra Chaudhary & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.]A division bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Shyam Chandak pronounced the order on appeals filed by the accused against a September 2025 order of a special court framing charges against them.Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Shyam Chandak The appeal also questioned the manner in whi
Key Facts
Type Notification
Source Bar and Bench
Published Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right
Amendment History
1 change recorded for this policy.
Description Wednesday, 22 April 2026 via deccan_chronicle
The four were charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code for murder and criminal conspiracy, and also under the stringent Unlawful (Activities) Prevention Act (UAPA).