LDALL KASAB 2LST

The court cited the example of 1999 Kandahar plane hijack
incident in which dreaded terrorists were released in exchange
for passengers.
Kasab was on May 3 convicted of almost all the 86
charges.
Justifying death penalty for Kasab, the court observed,
"The life of any person who wages war against the country
stands forfeited".
The judge also said that Kasab had no remorse for his
actions and hence there was no chance of rehabilitation or
reformation.
He observed that Kasab was mentally prepared to attack
India and had voluntarily joined LeT in Rawalpindi and offered
himself to be a "Fidayeen" (suicide killer).
While reading out the sentence, he observed "the terror
acts were meticulously planned with use of modern equipment
and techniques and necessary precautions were taken to see
that the attack was a success".
"There are no words to explain the extent of brutality
...there are no circumstances to create a balance in favour of
the accused and he does not deserve lesser punishment," Judge
Tahaliyani observed.
While remaining non-commital on whether he would move
a superior court in appeal, Kasab's lawyer K P Pawar said "I
will be given an opportunity to meet him. Then I will ask him
and then it (whether to file an appeal) will be decided.
Prosecutor Nikam urged the court to levy compensation
for damages to property to the tune of Rs 155.73 crore. Asked
by the Judge who will pay it, he shot back saying LeT should
shell out the fine.
The court, however, said it was disinclined to consider
Nikam's plea after which he did not press for it.
Crime Branch chief Himanshu Roy said the judge has
correctly convicted Kasab and awarded death penalty.
"We welcome the sentence. I feel it was very a important
probe. Those thinking about terror activities against the
country will also have an adverse impact," he added.
On May 3, Kasab was pronounced guilty under various
sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC), Arms Act, Explosives Act,
Explosive Substances Act, Railways Act, Passport Act, Customs
Act, Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act and Unlawful
Activities Prevention Act.
He was Thursday sentenced for periods ranging from one
month to seven years rigorous imprisonment under various
sections of these acts. Kasab was also imposed a fine of over
Rs 1.5 lakhs on various counts. In default he may have to
undergo further imprisonment. PTI SVS
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