SC seeks CBI’s response on Graham Staines’ murder convict’s remission plea
2 days, 5 hours ago

SC seeks CBI’s response on Graham Staines’ murder convict’s remission plea

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday sought response of the Central Bureau of Investigation on the remission plea filed by Dara Singh, the convict in the 1999 murder of Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons in Odisha. In August, the court had entertained Singh’s plea for granting him premature release as he has already undergone 24 years and 11 months as part of the life sentence awarded to him. In his petition, the convict said, “The petitioner, having spent over 24 years being incarcerated in the prison, has well understood and is repenting the consequences of his action taken in the fit of his youthful rage and at present seeks the mercy of this court so that he can give back to the society through his service-oriented actions.” As per the policy for remission, he is entitled to be considered for premature release after undergoing 14 years actual sentence. The petition states that he “deeply regrets” the transgressions committed by him over two decades ago and blamed it on the “fervor of youth, fueled by impassioned reactions to the brutal history of India” due to which his “psyche momentarily lost restraint.” He urged the court to scrutinise the underlying intent of his actions, claiming there was no personal animosity harbored towards Staines or his two sons.

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Hindustan Times  

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Staines murder: Supreme Court seeks Odisha’s reply on remission plea by convict Dara Singh
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Staines murder: Supreme Court seeks Odisha’s reply on remission plea by convict Dara Singh

The Hindu  

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Live Law  

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Graham Staines case: Petition for early release of Dara Singh filed
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Graham Staines case: Petition for early release of Dara Singh filed

Op India  

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

1999 Graham Staines murder case: Convict Dara Singh moves SC seeking remission

New Indian Express  

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

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New Indian Express  

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Live Law  

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The Hindu  

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Live Law  

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Put On Hold Investigations Against Param Bir Singh Till Final Decision On Plea For CBI Probe : Supreme Court Tells Maharashtra Govt
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Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned the petition filed by ex-Mumbai Police Commissioner Parambir Singh to March 9, 2022. The Court said that it will take a call as to whether investigation is to be transferred to the CBI or not.While posting the petition seeking protection from coercive steps by Mumbai police in the cases registered against Param Bir Singh …

SC grants CBI two more weeks to complete probe in accident case involving Unnao rape survivor
5 years, 4 months ago

SC grants CBI two more weeks to complete probe in accident case involving Unnao rape survivor

India TV News  

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