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Madhya Pradesh High Court grants bail in fatal factory explosion case

The Madhya Pradesh High Court granted bail to two men charged after a fireworks factory explosion in Dewas killed 12 workers.

Judge / Bench — Justice Alok Awasthi.

In Mukesh Vij and Anil Malviya’s appeals (2026:MPHC-IND:31069, 26 October 2026), the court said the prosecution must establish each man’s responsibility at trial. Investigators had secured the evidence and filed the charge sheet. The court required a ₹10 lakh bond and equivalent solvent surety from each appellant and imposed travel, witness protection and trial attendance conditions.

Advocates appearing — Both appellants: Vishal Baheti, Senior Advocate, assisted by Aditya Singh and Kinjal Shrivastava. Respondent 1 (State): Aditya Garg, Government Advocate. Respondent 2: Not named in the order.

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