Bombay High Court denies bail to 3 men accused of plot to convert India into Islamic State

Justices Ajay Gadkari and Shyam Chandak upheld the denial of bail to three accused by the ATS Court, citing evidence of their involvement in a conspiracy to implement "Vision-2047," aiming to establish an Islamic state in India. \r

Allegedly, during a secret meeting after a PFI office inauguration in Malegaon, atrocities against Muslims and plans for Muslim unity to oppose the government were discussed. The prime accused, also PFI's Malegaon unit head, purportedly issued a fatwa to kill anti-Islam speakers. Prosecution claimed the conspiracy aimed to radicalize Muslim youth and impose Sharia law. \r

The Court found sufficient evidence of promoting anti-national agendas, circulating propaganda, and participating in the conspiracy, denying bail to prevent evidence tampering.