Abbas Kazmi, who was sacked as the lawyer of Pakistani gunman Ajmal Kasab by a special trial court, today alleged that he had to face humiliation at the hands of prosecution during the trial.
"I was called a terrorist's lawyer in the court. I was called Abu Abbas and it was said that Pakistan was going to reward me. Finally I was called a liar," Kazmi told reporters a day after his removal.
He alleged that on one occasion when the court was recording the testimony of FBI official, prosecutor Nikam said, "Now the terrorist's lawyer will cross-examine you."
Kazmi, however, refused to comment on the court's decision.
"I do not want to create any obstructions for the trial. I do not want to say anything that will obstruct the trial. The matter is sub judice. I have a great respect for the court," Kazmi said.
When asked whether he was going to take any legal step against his removal from the trial, he said, "I don't want to pursue this issue further."
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