ASHIQ HUSSAIN FAKTOO vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed a writ petition under Article 32 challenging the conviction of the petitioner under Section 3 of the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987 and Section 302 read with Section 120B IPC. The Court held that the petitioner's conviction was primarily based on an alleged confession, which was deemed insufficient as it did not implicate him in the offenses. The Court ultimately referred the matter to a larger bench for further consideration, indicating the need for a thorough review of the conviction process.