The SIT’s final closure report made public by CJPOnline (available to them through an Order of the Magistrate’s Court dated 10-4-2012; copies given on 7-4-2012) addresses every claim made by the various individuals and every observation and recommendation made by the Amicus Curiae.

It then goes on to not just factually establish the truth but also gives the fullest benefit of doubt to conclude there is no legal case against Narendra Modi.

The following final, final conclusions also establish the question of political or moral culpability as is routinely made by some (SIT Final Closure report – Part 6 Pages 459 to 541, Page 64 onwards)

The thrust of CM’s speech everywhere was that the incident was heinous, organised and that the culprits would be brought to strictest punishment.. . . .

It is not the case that the Chief Minister made any assertion concerning- the obligation of any religious community to do such acts, as are likely to cause disharmony. He did not make any appeal to Hindus or Muslims to take up arms against each other.’

It is reasonably concluded that no utterances on part of Shri Narendra Modi could ‘be attributed suggestive to any intended promotion of hatred ill-will etc.. amongst religious groups

Then finally this

The Learned Amicus Curiae has agreed with the various recommendations made by the SIT on the different issues inquired into /investigated by the SIT.

However, the Ld. Amicus Curiae is of the view that, at this prima facie stage offences u/s 153A(I )(a)& (b), 1536 (I 166 and 505 (2) IPC are made out against Shri Narendra regarding the statement made by him in the meeting.

In this connection, as discussed, above SIT is of the view that the offences under the aforesaid, sections of law are not made out against Shri Narendra Modi.

In the light of the aforesaid facts, a closure report is being submitted for favour of perusal and orders.

This comprehensively, factually brings closure to both the legal and moral case against Narendra Modi that has sought to be made out.

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