The Bombay High Court confirmed the death sentence to 22-year-old Ajmal Kasab in 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case today.
The court also dismissed Maharashtra Government's appeal against acquittal of Fahim Ansari and Sabauddin Ahmed. Faheem and Sabauddin were accused of preparing maps of Mumbai and giving them to alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba operatives.
On May 6, 2010, Special Judge ML Tahaliyani had awarded the Kasab death sentence on five counts of murder, conspiracy to murder, waging war against the country, abetting murder and indulging in terrorist activities.
Kasab was also awarded life imprisonment on five other counts, which included attempt to murder, criminal conspiracy and violation of the Explosive Substances Act.