Top court grants NIA court one year to pronounce judgment in 2008 Bengaluru serial blasts case

The Supreme Court granted one year to pronounce judgment in the 2008 Bengaluru serial blast case, the Special Court for NIA cases stated. The court rejected bail petitions filed by 16 accused charged with serious offenses, including waging war against the nation. The special court noted that the case was pending before the XLIX Additional City Civil and Sessions Court (CCH-50) in the city before which the trial was concluded.