Two terrorism verdicts in Maharashtra reveal serious police failures and cast doubt on the fairness of investigative processes
In the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case, the Bombay HC overturned convictions after 18 years, citing torture, copy-paste confessions, and tainted evidence
Medical reports contradicted the confessions. Chain-of-custody violations and flawed ID parades further damaged credibility
In the 2008 Malegaon blast case, a special court acquitted all accused, calling the prosecution’s case inconsistent and unproven
From unclear forensic links to dubious sourcing of RDX, basic investigative lapses undercut the prosecution’s narrative
Together, these cases highlight the urgent need to overhaul police training and investigative standards to restore public trust in justice