Jaipur blasts: Raj to challenge acquittal of 4 men

April 01, 2023 08:10

The accused in the Jaipur serial bomb blast arriving at court, in Jaipur/PTI

The Rajasthan government has decided to challenge in the Supreme Court the acquittal of four accused in the Jaipur serial blasts case by the high court, an official said.

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said the government will file a special leave petition in this matter in the top court.

An official spokesperson said the decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Gehlot at his residence Friday night.

Gehlot said the state government is determined that the culprits are given the harshest punishment.

A special leave petition will be filed in the Supreme Court against the decision of the Rajasthan high court, he said in the meeting.

The chief minister also decided to terminate the services of additional advocate general Rajendra Yadav, who was appointed to appear in this case, the spokesperson said.

After examining in a high-level meeting, a decision has been taken to appeal in the Supreme Court against the high court's decision in the Jaipur bomb blast case.

The state government will ensure justice to the victims by engaging the best lawyers, Gehlot tweeted. -- PTI

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