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Court Denies Leniency Plea in Bollywood Star's Assault Case
12 Sep
Summary
- Shariful Islam's guilty plea was rejected by a sessions court.
- The accused faces trial for armed robbery and dacoity charges.
- He also faces charges for illegal entry and stay in India.
A sessions court in Mumbai has rejected the guilty plea of Shariful Islam, a Bangladeshi national accused in the attack on actor Saif Ali Khan. The court denied his request for leniency through a guilty plea during a virtual hearing.
This ruling paves the way for a trial to commence, with Shariful Islam facing charges of armed robbery and dacoity. The court informed him that legal representation could be provided at the state's expense if needed.
Furthermore, Shariful Islam, currently in judicial custody, has been charged under the Foreigners Act and Passport (Entry into India) provisions for allegedly entering and staying in India illegally. The prosecution has filed a list of seized evidence, and the court has scheduled September 24 for evidence and bail application hearings.
