In the 2008 Malegaon blast case, all seven accused were acquitted due to a failure to establish key evidence, including the motorcycle bomb connection and RDX procurement. The judge cited defective sanction orders and unreliable witness testimonies, undermining the conspiracy claims. Concerns were raised about crime scene handling, evidence tampering, and procedural lapses in collecting voice samples and intercepting communications.
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