In contrast, he noted that the government promptly appealed the High Court’s acquittal of the accused in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case, leading to a stay from the Supreme Court.
Hyderabad: AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has questioned the Central government’s inconsistency in pursuing appeals in terror cases, calling for a neutral and uniform policy in such matters regardless of the identity of the accused.
In a post on ‘X’, Owaisi cited the Malegaon blast case — where the judgment is currently reserved — and questioned whether the BJP-led government would file an appeal if the accused were acquitted. He alleged that the Centre’s past conduct suggests a pattern of selective action depending on the case.
Highlighting what he described as glaring disparities, Owaisi pointed out that no appeal was filed after the lower court acquitted the accused in the 2008 Mecca Masjid blast, despite the BJP being in power. He also cited the Ajmer blast case, where the government chose not to appeal following the court's verdict.
In contrast, he noted that the government promptly appealed the High Court’s acquittal of the accused in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case, leading to a stay from the Supreme Court.
Calling for neutrality in such serious matters, Owaisi warned that differing standards based on the background of the accused risk undermining the fight against terrorism. “The government must adopt a consistent policy in all terror-related cases,” he said, arguing that selective action compromises both national security and public trust in the justice system.
