State (N.C.T. Of Delhi) vs Navjot Sandhu@ Afsan Guru

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of Mohd. Afzal, Shaukat Hussain Guru, and S.A.R. Gilani under Sections 121, 121A, 122, 120B read with Sections 302 & 307 IPC, and various provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 (POTA) and the Explosive Substances Act. The Court confirmed the death sentences for the three accused for their roles in the terrorist attack on the Parliament, emphasizing the gravity of the offenses and the need for deterrence. The acquittal of Navjot Sandhu @ Afsan Guru was also addressed, with the Court affirming her conviction under Section 123 IPC and the imposition of a five-year sentence.