Kasab gets 26/11 verdict copy,can appeal in 2 months

Kasab gets 26/11 verdict copy,can appeal in 2 months
Pak yet to approach Interpol
PTI
MUMBAI, MAY 22
Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab, sentenced to death for killing 166 people in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, has been handed over a copy of the judgement by the jail authorities.
Kasab was given a copy of the judgement yesterday and he kept it with himself in the cell, jail sources said today.
According to the jail manual, a convict can appeal to the High Court by writing a letter within two months of receiving the judgement.
At this stage, Kasab does not need a lawyer and he may inform the jail authorities that he intends to appeal against his conviction by writing a letter.
The jail authorities would in turn submit his petition (letter) to the Bombay High Court in a prescribed format. When the High Court hears the appeal, Kasab can engage a lawyer of his choice or, if he cannot afford to do so, the court may on his behalf appoint a lawyer.
The trial court would also forward to the High Court a copy of the judgement along with documents and affidavits of witnesses for confirmation of death sentence awarded to Kasab.
The process is on and would be completed soon, sources said.
Meanwhile, Pakistani prosecutors were today caught on the wrong foot as an anti-terrorism court hearing the 26/11 case was told that Interpol is yet to be approached for a Red Corner notice for Ajmal Kasab, weeks after they claimed the matter had been taken up with the Paris-based agency.
The Rawalpindi-based anti-terrorism court conducting the trial of LeT operations commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and six other suspects accused of planning and facilitating the Mumbai attacks adjourned the matter till June 5.
Judge Malik Mohammad Akram Awan adjourned the trial after hearing arguments by the prosecution and defence on whether Kasab and Fahim Ansari could be made part of the trial.