HC rejects bail plea of ailing Sadhvi in 2008 Malegaon blast case

Her counsel argued that the motorcycle, which was allegedly used in the blast, was not in her possession for more than a year prior to the date of incident, but in the possession of one Ramchandra Kalsangra.  

Besides, he said, there are no other incriminating circumstances against her and that she suffers from various ailments including probable cancer.

There is no possibility of the trial commencing in the near future and hence she is entitled to be released on bail, her counsel argued.  

However, the court noted, “We have perused the entire record made available by the appellant and NIA. After perusing the entire record, it reveals that the role of the appellant in the crime is of a conspirator and also that, she provided her motorcycle to plant explosives for a blast at Malegaon”.  

Hence, bail cannot be given to her in this case, the bench said.