The Supreme Court of India has firmly dismissed the pleas of 11 Bilkis Bano case convicts, rejecting their request for additional time before surrendering to jail authorities. The Court emphasized the lack of merit in their reasons for postponement and mandated compliance with the original deadline of January 21, following the overturning of their premature release. This underlines the judiciary’s commitment to upholding the rule of law in India.
The Supreme Court of India will hear applications from convicts in the Bilkis Bano case seeking an extension to surrender after a decision overturning their early release. The court ruled that the Gujarat government lacked jurisdiction to grant remission, setting a two-week surrender deadline. The case, involving multiple legal representatives, continues to attract public interest.