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. Earlier this month, the same judge had framed charges against Islam, setting the stage for a trial. The accused had initially pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Islam faces multiple charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for robbery accompanied by the use of a deadly weapon, causing grievous hurt, and house trespass. He also faces charges under the Foreigners Act and Passport Entry into India Rules. The case stems from an attack in the early hours of January 16, 2025, when an intruder entered Saif Ali Khan's 12th-floor apartment in...