BJP MP Pragya Thakur Ordered to Appear in Court on April 25 for Malegoan Blast Case

On September 29, 2008, an explosive device on a motorcycle detonated near a mosque in Malegaon, resulting in the deaths of six people and injuries to over 100 others. On April 8, a compliance report from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on the medical condition of Thakur led to Special NIA Judge A K Lahoti granting her exemption from personal appearance but requiring her presence in court on April 20.

However, when court proceedings began on Saturday, Thakur, through her lawyer, submitted an application for exemption based on a claimed critical medical condition. The application mentioned her hopeful presence in court on April 25.

The NIA opposed her plea, citing that her medical certificate did not specify her inability to travel from Bhopal to Mumbai. After considering both sides, the court acknowledged her medical requirement for approximately a week and allowed her a last chance, directing her to be present in court on or before April 25, else facing necessary consequences.

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