Supreme Court Halts Bombay High Court’s Mumbai Blast Acquits

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The Supreme Court has halted the Bombay High Court’s acquittals of all 12 individuals accused in the 2006 Mumbai train bomb blasts case. The court clarified that this decision does not set a legal precedent, as it explicitly stated on Thursday.

A bench consisting of Justices M.M. Sundresh and N. Kotiswar Singh has issued notices to all the accused and requested their responses regarding the state government’s appeal. The state argues that the Bombay High Court overlooked critical evidence and questions its rationale for disbelieving recoveries of explosives on technical grounds.

This case has garnered significant attention, as a special court had initially convicted the accused in 2015, many of whom were linked to terror outfits. Over 180 people died in the 2006 blasts, and the recent acquittals have been a setback for the Maharashtra ATS, which has faced scrutiny over its investigation process.

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October 8, 2025

(With inputs from agencies.)

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What action did the Supreme Court take regarding the Bombay High Court's acquittals in the 2006 Mumbai train bomb blasts case?

A. Confirmed the acquittals B. Halted the acquittals and issued notices to the accused C. Overturned the acquittals immediately D. Dismissed the appeal without comment

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