The Supreme Court On December 9 upheld the Bombay High Court’s decision to commute the death sentences of two convicts in the 2007 Pune BPO employee murder case to 35 years of life imprisonment, citing excessive delay in execution. The High Court criticized the state’s handling of mercy petitions, deeming the delay a violation of the convicts’ rights.
The Kerala High Court, led by Justice V.G. Arun, overturned a Child Welfare Committee ruling that granted custody of an infant to the father, emphasizing the mother’s right to breastfeed and nurture her child as essential elements of the right to life. The court criticized biases against the mother’s choices, ensuring the child’s best interests were prioritized.
The Supreme Court of India emphasized the need for fair bail conditions, stating that high surety amounts violate fundamental rights. The case involved Ashok Sandeep Singh facing multiple charges. Despite being granted bail by the High Court, Singh remained confined due to a prohibitively high surety amount. The Supreme Court intervened, reducing the amount significantly, providing relief to Singh.
