Accused in Saif Ali Khan stabbing case seeks to plead guilty

The Bangladeshi national accused of stabbing Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan in his Mumbai home has approached a court to plead guilty, marking a significant turn in the high-profile case. Mohammad Shariful Islam, who is currently in judicial custody, filed an application on Friday expressing his willingness to admit guilt and requesting leniency from the court. The development comes months after the violent incident that left the actor seriously injured. The court, presided over by Additional Sessions Judge G.P. Deshmukh, has directed the prosecution to file its response to the application. The hearing has been adjourned until September 11, 2026.