The Supreme Court of India, in a bench led by CJI BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran, temporarily suspends the life imprisonment of Father Edwin Pigarez, convicted of raping a minor, noting he has already served nearly half of his sentence. Bail is granted pending appeals.
Today(on 22nd April),The Supreme Court is reviewing a plea against the temporary release of four convicts in the Soumya Viswanathan murder case, seeking responses from the Delhi government and the convicts. The convicts, on bail pending appeal, were initially sentenced to life imprisonment. This interim release has sparked controversy and concern among the public and the victim’s family.
