The Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to decide within two months on the premature release of gangster Babloo Srivastava, who has served over 28 years in prison for a 1993 murder. The court emphasized considering his plea under Section 473 of the BNSS, 2023, noting his good conduct and long imprisonment, while ensuring compliance with procedural requirements involving the state and central governments.
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The Patna High Court Today (Sept 11) commuted the death sentences of four accused, involved in the 2013 serial blasts case, to life imprisonment. The blasts took place at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan during an election rally being addressed by Narendra Modi who was the BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.
Today(on 8th April), The Supreme Court has granted former Mumbai Police officer Pradeep Sharma temporary relief from surrendering to serve a life sentence in a 2006 fake encounter case. The court has requested a response from the Maharashtra government regarding his bail plea. Sharma’s appeal challenges the Bombay High Court’s verdict. The case involves a reversal of acquittal.
