A division bench of Justice Ranjana Desai and Justice Ranjit More reserved its order in the case for February 7. Kasab, who had boycotted proceedings after the HC turned down his request to be brought to the court, failed to make an appearance on the last day. Kasab was provided the facility of viewing the court proceedings through a video conference link at his high security Arthur Road prison cell.
What Happens Now?
High Court will deliver its verdict on Feb 7 or announce a date for it Judges have said that if they complete the judgement before Feb 7, they will inform the lawyers Lawyers said the options before the HC would be to confirm Kasab's death sentence, reject capital punishment or order a retrial If the death sentence is confirmed, then the case goes to the subsequent appeal process — first to the Supreme Court, and finally Kasab can file a mercy plea before the President of India
