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Kasab learns a smattering of Marathi during trial

Ever since the trial began in May, Kasab, a fourth standard dropout of an Urdu medium school, has been keenly observing the proceedings and picked up bits of English and even Marathi as witnesses, lawyers and the judge speak in these languages although the evidence is recorded in English.

Kasab has never opened up, says his lawyer

Defending Ajmal Kasab, the prime accused in the Mumbai terror attacks case, has been a difficult assignment for his lawyer Abbas Kazmi, who has complained about the lack of privacy during discussions with his client. Asked about how Kasab came across during these discussions, he said, "We talk only about the case and its legal aspects. He has never opened up or conveyed his feelings." Kazmi claimed there was no evidence to show that Kasab was a habitual criminal.

Kasab won't escape with lesser punishment: Nikam

Also, there are many other important aspects of evidence, which the prosecution has to adduce to expose terrorist infrastructure of perpetrators of the crime, he said, adding they will not let Kasab succeed in his 'motive' of escaping with lesser punishment.

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