Today, On 25th March, The Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the early release of former Uttar Pradesh minister Amarmani Tripathi and his wife Madhumani Tripathi. The couple was convicted for the 2003 murder of poet Madhumita Shukla and sentenced to life imprisonment. Their release was granted on account of good conduct and health reasons, sparking legal and public debate. With this decision, the apex court has upheld the government’s order for their remission.
