Malegaon 2008 blast accused Swami Dayanand Pandey has been granted interim bail to visit his home in Madhya Pradesh from January 19 to February 1. His son (whose age has not been disclosed) has passed his exams with flying colours and wishes that his father help him make a career choice.

According to the judge’s order passed on Saturday, Pandey will be monitored by guards and meetings between him and others will be recorded for duration and content. Pandey will pay for the guards' expenses.