State vs Mohammad Arif alias Ashfaq

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The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice on a curative petition filed by death row convict Mohammed Arif alias Ashfaq, challenging the previous dismissal of his review petition regarding his conviction in the 2000 Red Fort attack.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Supreme Court is looking at a final legal request to reconsider a death sentence.
Who:: The Supreme Court is the judge, and Mohammed Arif alias Ashfaq is the death row convict.
When:: Reported on 21 Jan 2026.
Where:: The Supreme Court of India in Delhi.
Why:: The convict is challenging the court's earlier decision to reject his previous request for a review.
What it means:: The court has issued a notice, which means it will now examine the petition to see if the case needs a new look.

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President rejects mercy plea of 2000 Red Fort attack convict Mohammed Arif

President Droupadi Murmu has rejected the mercy petition filed by Mohammed Arif alias Ashfaq, who was convicted and sentenced to death for his role in the 2000 Red Fort attack.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The President denied a request for forgiveness from a man sentenced to death for a terror attack.
Who:: President Droupadi Murmu, who denied the plea, and Mohammad Arif alias Ashfaq, the convicted man.
When:: Reported on 12 Jun 2024.
Where:: Supreme Court of India, Delhi.
Why:: He was convicted and sentenced to death for his part in the Red Fort attack.
What it means:: The legal process has moved forward following the rejection of his mercy petition.

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Judgment3 Nov 2022

Supreme Court affirms death penalty of LeT terrorist in 2000 Red Fort attack case

Three-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India U.U.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Supreme Court upheld the death penalty for a man convicted of a terror attack.
Who:: Mohammad Arif alias Ashfaq is the convict, and the three-judge Bench led by Chief Justice U.U. Lalit is the court.
When:: Reported on 3 Nov 2022.
Where:: Supreme Court of India, Delhi.
Why:: The court affirmed the punishment for his role in the attack on the Red Fort.
What it means:: This decision confirms the death sentence previously given to the convict by the lower courts.

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