The victims of the 2008 Malegaon blast have called for the maximum punishment for all the seven accused in the case, stating that their conviction would "send a strong message to the nation that there is no place for violence and terrorism in our society." The plea was made by the victims in their written arguments submitted before special National Investigation Agency (NIA) Judge AK Lahoti, who is presiding over the case, news agency PTI reported.

Among the accused are former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Lok Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) from Bhopal, Pragya Thakur, and Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Purohit. The prosecution has established a clear connection among the accused, demonstrating their collective aim to execute the bomb blast and carry out terrorist acts, the written statement filed on behalf of the victims stated.