AK Lahoti

AK Lahoti is a special judge in India known for presiding over high-profile cases, including those related to terrorism. Recently, he made headlines for his acquittal order in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, where he highlighted significant inconsistencies between the investigations of the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the National Investigation Agency (NIA). His judgment raised concerns regarding the credibility of the evidence and the treatment of witnesses during the investigation, ultimately calling into question the legality of the charges brought against the accused.