MUKHTIAR AHMED ANSARI vs STATE (N.C.T. OF DELHI)

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 5 of the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987 and the Arms Act, 1959, affirming the Designated Court's sentence of ten years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs.5,00,000 under TADA, and three years rigorous imprisonment under the Arms Act. The Court found sufficient evidence of possession of firearms linked to a kidnapping case, establishing the appellant's involvement in terrorist activities. The concurrent sentences were deemed appropriate given the gravity of the offenses.