<h1>Seven acquitted in 17-year blast case due to lack of evidence; political conspiracy alleged</h1> A special court acquitted seven accused, including a former parliamentarian and a retired military officer, in a 17-year-old blast case due to lack of reliable evidence. The ruling party welcomed the acquittal, alleging prior political conspiracy to label the accused as terrorists. Separately, the Supreme Court agreed to first address the maintainability of petitions seeking review of its 2022 verdict affirming Enforcement Directorate powers under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The court also identified the primary legal question in Rohingya cases as whether they qualify as refugees or illegal entrants. Additionally, a Bombay High Court challenge was filed against the denial of film certification by the Central Board of Film Certification, and a Delhi High Court judge recused from hearing a plea contesting a 'fugitive economic offender' designation.