Today, On 20th February, The Supreme Court rejected the bail plea of gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli in a 2007 murder case. Gawli, who is serving a life sentence, had sought bail citing health issues. The court ruled that there were no sufficient grounds for his release. This decision upholds previous lower court rulings denying him bail.
Today, On 31st July, The Supreme Court upheld its order halting the release of gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli, emphasizing his incarceration. The decision followed legal efforts to challenge his potential release. The Court cited the 2006 remission policy, rejecting the argument that the 2015 policy should apply retroactively. Gawli, serving a life sentence for murder, claims eligibility for remission based on his age and health.
The Supreme Court is today examining the Maharashtra government’s challenge against the remission granted to former gangster turned politician Arun Gawli, serving a life sentence for murder. The court requested clarification on the severity of Gawli’s crimes and instructed him to file a parole application to be considered on July 31 along with his appeal against his conviction.
