New Delhi: Eminent jurist and former Attorney General of India Soli J Sorabjee termed Yakub Memon's trial as a fair one. Speaking to CNN-IBN he said, "It was a fair trial. Three courts found evidence against him. There has to be some finality. I don't think he was framed or the trial was rushed. He was given all legal options".
Heaping praise over the judiciary which gave all opportunities to Yakub Memon he said "role played by the court shows the concern it had towards him. I'm proud of the judiciary. Full opportunity was given to Yakub to present his case. The Supreme Court showed genuine concern for the human rights."
When asked about his personal view on death penalty, the eminent legal luminary said, "I am for abolition of death penalty with some exceptions. For example, a terrorist confessing to his act".
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