Ajmal Kasab’s Appeal Hearing Against Death Sentence

An Indian court was on Monday to begin hearing an appeal against a death sentence handed to Ajmal Kasab.

Prosecution on the other argued that why should the verdict be upheld, since the attacks were classic case of sponsored terrorism, created out of extreme hatred against India. Appeal-hearing of Muhammed Ajmal Amir Kasab has began in High Court against his death sentence pronounced by the trial court. The area was though surrounded by the police; there was a huge gathering to know what's happening and that what could possibly be the outcome of the appeal.

Lawyers for Ajmal Kasab will seek to overturn the penalty imposed by a lower court earlier this year for waging war on India, murder, attempted murder and terrorism offences.

Confirmation of a death sentence by the state high court is required under Indian law.

Kasab is not due to attend the hearing at the Bombay High Court, which could last several months, but will follow proceedings via video-link from prison where he is being held in solitary confinement, lawyers said.

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