Kasab confession: Is this the end of 26/11 trial?

Mumbai: The 26/11 trial in Mumbai will be closely watched on Tuesday after Ajmal Kasab's sudden confession.

The big question now is whether his confession will bring about an early end to what was expected to be a long drawn out trial. The options before the court are many:

• It may accept Kasab's confession at face value and declare Kasab guilty.
  

• Another option before the judge could be to determine if the confession was made under duress.
• The court may also ask the prosecution to provide evidence to back confession

But the prosecution is wary of Kasab's confession. They say there are several unanswered questions.

Here's a look at what is going to happen in Tuesday's proceedings:

• The Judge will read out Kasab's confession in court.
  

• Kasab will have to sign on each page of that confession.
  

• Prosecution will verify and cross-examine Kasab's confession.
  

• Judge will also seek information on how Kasab knew Pakistan had filed the chargesheet in the 26/11 case.

Who is Saeed Bhai?

What many want to know is the identity of Saeed Bhai, the Pakistani handler who Kasab kept referring to in his confession. If it turns out to be Hafiz Saeed, it will be a big blow to Pakistan as it has been maintaining it does not have enough evidence against him.

Speaking to NDTV, Hamid Mir, executive editor of Pakistan's GEO TV says Hafiz Saeed is referred to in the country as Hafiz Sahib not Hafiz Bhai.