Today, On 28th January, Tahir Hussain requested the Supreme Court to grant custody parole in his remaining cases, allowing him to campaign for the upcoming elections. He proposed staying in a hotel room instead of his home to address concerns about influencing witnesses. Hussain’s plea aims to ensure his participation in the electoral process while maintaining transparency. The court’s decision on this matter is pending.
Today, On 24th January, The Centre informed the Supreme Court that Shraddananda is seeking a direction for the President to decide on his mercy plea. The plea is related to his conviction, and the petitioner is requesting the President’s intervention. The Centre explained this during a virtual hearing in the apex court. The Court will now consider the matter for further proceedings.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has today (20th Jan) stated that it will either wait for the Union Government to take a decision or will proceed to decide on the merits of a mercy petition filed by Balwant Singh Rajoana. This petition seeks to reduce his death sentence to life imprisonment. The petition has been pending before the President of India since 2012.
The court granted parole to Tahir Hussain, an accused in the Delhi riots, allowing him to file his nomination for upcoming elections. While granting this relief, the court underlined the gravity of the charges against him, including his alleged role in the violence that resulted in 59 deaths. The decision balances his legal rights with the seriousness of the allegations.
Today, On 6th January, The Supreme Court has scheduled the hearing of Sajjan Kumar’s appeal in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case for July. The court clarified that if the final hearing faces delays, it will consider suspending his sentence. Kumar, a former Congress leader, was convicted in 2018 for his role in the riots. The case remains one of the most significant legal battles linked to the tragic events of 1984.
Vikas Yadav, serving life for the 2002 murder of Nitish Katara, seeks a three-week furlough from the Delhi High Court. His plea cites 22 years of custody, a clean record, and deprivation of social ties. Previous furlough requests were denied due to reported misconduct during imprisonment, challenging his rehabilitation claims.
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Today, On 4th September, A Delhi court postponed the decision on the bail plea of Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid until September 11. He is currently in jail in connection with a 2017 terror-funding case. The ruling on September 11 will determine whether he can secure release while the investigation continues.
On Friday(9th August), The Punjab and Haryana High Court has lifted the ban on granting parole to Dera Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, allowing the Haryana government to consider his release. This ruling follows a petition by the SGPC challenging the application of the Haryana Good Conduct Prisoners Act.
The Delhi High Court has directed lawyers to avoid unnecessary adjournments and to file timely status reports in bail, parole, and similar cases. The circular emphasizes the importance of expeditious case disposal and efficient judicial functioning. It mandates the submission of status reports and requests prompt compliance with court orders for smooth judicial proceedings.
The Supreme Court is today examining the Maharashtra government’s challenge against the remission granted to former gangster turned politician Arun Gawli, serving a life sentence for murder. The court requested clarification on the severity of Gawli’s crimes and instructed him to file a parole application to be considered on July 31 along with his appeal against his conviction.