The accused in the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case has approached a Mumbai court seeking permission to plead guilty in connection with the attack on the actor at his Bandra residence in January 2025. The court has sought the prosecution’s response and adjourned the matter to September 11.

According to IANS, Mohammad Shariful Islam, who is currently in judicial custody, moved the court on Friday, August 28, through his lawyer Vipul Dushing. The accused has expressed his willingness to plead guilty and has also requested the court to consider leniency while deciding the matter.