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Crime
Senior Advocate Ujjwal Nikam Discusses 1993 Mumbai Bomb Blast, Sanjay Dutt Case in Indore
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 09:15 PM
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Ujjwal Nikam, senior lawyer and former special prosecutor, addressed a gathering in Indore, recounting his role in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blast investigation and the Sanjay Dutt trial.
Senior advocate Ujjwal Nikam attended a program organised by the Sarthak Sanstha in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Speaking to an audience of legal professionals and journalists, he reflected on his experience handling some of India's most high‑profile criminal cases.
Nikam detailed the investigative challenges of the 1993 Mumbai bomb blast, describing how the case required coordination across multiple agencies and extensive forensic work. He also recounted his involvement in the prosecution of actor Sanjay Dutt, noting the legal complexities that arose from the case.
In addition to these two matters, Nikam briefly mentioned the 26/11 terrorist attacks, underscoring the broader impact of such incidents on the country's legal framework. The former special prosecutor emphasized the need for diligent evidence gathering and the importance of upholding the rule of law in high‑stakes trials.
The session concluded with a question‑and‑answer segment, during which attendees sought clarification on procedural aspects of high‑profile prosecutions. Nikam’s remarks were widely covered in regional media, highlighting his continued influence on India's criminal justice discourse.
Nikam detailed the investigative challenges of the 1993 Mumbai bomb blast, describing how the case required coordination across multiple agencies and extensive forensic work. He also recounted his involvement in the prosecution of actor Sanjay Dutt, noting the legal complexities that arose from the case.
In addition to these two matters, Nikam briefly mentioned the 26/11 terrorist attacks, underscoring the broader impact of such incidents on the country's legal framework. The former special prosecutor emphasized the need for diligent evidence gathering and the importance of upholding the rule of law in high‑stakes trials.
The session concluded with a question‑and‑answer segment, during which attendees sought clarification on procedural aspects of high‑profile prosecutions. Nikam’s remarks were widely covered in regional media, highlighting his continued influence on India's criminal justice discourse.