The Supreme Court of India approved premature release of Rohit Chaturvedi in the 2003 Madhumita Shukla murder case, emphasising reformative justice over retribution and noting he had spent nearly 22 years in prison before being granted relief.
In a reform-focused order, the Rajasthan High Court granted bail to two ATM theft accused on the condition that they plant 5 trees daily for 30 days. The court stressed that reform and rehabilitation are more effective than prolonged imprisonment.
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.
A three‑judge Bench led by Justices Vikram Nath, Sanjay Karol and Sandeep Mehta set aside Reji Kumar’s death penalty, citing his 16‑17 years of good conduct, reformative efforts and mental health issues. He will now spend the rest of his life in prison instead of facing capital punishment.
