Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Purohit, an accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, has sought directions from the Bombay High Court for the trial court to re-adjudicate his discharge application on the point of absence of sanction under section 197 of the CrPC. Purohit claims that he attended conspiracy meetings before the 2008 Malegaon blast while "discharging his duties" as an …
2008 Malegaon blast accused Lt Col Prasad Purohit who is seeking quashing of the case against him told the Bombay High Court that the fact that he attended the alleged 'conspiracy' meeting for the blast was in line with his job as an intelligence officer. Advocate Shrikant Shivade, appearing for Purohit said, "The question is whether he attended a meeting …
The Bombay High Court on Friday heard a fresh writ petition filed by 2008 Malegaon blast accused Lt Colonel Prasad Purohit under Section 197 of CrPC challenging the sanction granted to to prosecute him in the case where a bomb explosion at Bhiku Chowk in Malegaon, Maharashtra killed six people and injured over a hundred. Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi appeared …
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