ASHRAFKHAN @ BABU MUNNEKHAN PATHAN vs STATE OF GUJARAT

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under Section 120B IPC, Section 3 & 5 of the TADA Act, Section 7 & 25(1) of the Arms Act, and Section 4, 5 & 6 of the Explosive Substances Act, affirming that the prosecution established a conspiracy involving illegal possession of arms and explosives intended for use during public events. The Court emphasized the necessity of prior approval from the Deputy Commissioner of Police for registering the FIR, which was duly obtained in this case. The appeals were dismissed, confirming the lower court's findings and sentences against the accused.