Priyadarshini Mattoo Case| “Element of Reformation Found”: Delhi HC Sets Aside Convict’s Early Release Plea

Today, On, 1st July, In the Priyadarshini Mattoo case, the Delhi High Court set aside the decision rejecting Santosh Kumar Singh’s plea for early release. The court observed an “element of reformation” and sent the matter back for fresh review.

Delhi HC Urges Govt to Reconsider Life Convict’s Release, Cites Kautilya & Ashoka: “Ancient Thinkers Believed in Reforming Criminals to Achieve Peace”

The Delhi High Court has directed the government to reconsider the early release of a life convict, citing principles from Kautilya’s Arthashastra and Emperor Ashoka’s edicts promoting reformation and justice.

Supreme Court Slams Delhi Govt Over Delay In Prisoner Release: “Sorry State of Affairs”

Today, On 21st April, The Supreme Court slammed the Delhi government over delays in releasing eligible prisoners, calling it a “sorry state of affairs.” Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan also criticised the Sentence Review Board for wrongly rejecting release applications.

SC Orders Stay on Premature Release, Gangster Arun Gawli Set to Surrender

Today, On 3rd June, The Supreme Court of India issued stay on the early release of Arun Gawli, a notorious gangster serving a life sentence for a 2007 murder. This decision requires his surrender, overturning a Bombay High Court order allowing his remission. The state government’s revised guidelines, demanding 40 years of imprisonment for organized crime convicts, were cited in rejecting Gawli’s release plea.