Supreme Court Directs UP Govt: “Consider Early Release of Gangster Serving Life Term in 1993 Murder Case”

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.