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Gujarat High Court upholds death penalty for 38 convicts in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts

Gujarat High Court to pronounce verdict today in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts caseGujarat High Court upholds death penalty for 38 convicts in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

The Gujarat High Court upheld death penalties for 38 convicts in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case on July 7, 2026 in Gujarat, India.

This ruling marks a critical conclusion to a 18-year legal battle for a devastating terror attack that killed at least 57 people. The decision delivers final justice to victims and reinforces the Indian judiciary's stance against the Indian Mujahideen terrorist network.

  • The 2008 Ahmedabad blasts occurred on July 15, 2008, during the city's Diwali festival preparations.
  • At least 57 people died and over 150 were injured in the coordinated series of 11 bomb blasts across Ahmedabad.
  • The case was investigated by the National Investigation Agency after earlier state police efforts faced scrutiny over delays.
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