Consider early release of gangster serving life term in murder case: SC to U.P. govt
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Consider early release of gangster serving life term in murder case: SC to U.P. govt

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court has directed the U.P. government to consider within two months the premature release of gangster Om Prakash Srivastava, alias Babloo Srivastava, serving life term in a 1993 murder case. S. Oka and Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh directed the State government to consider the plea seeking remission under sub-section of Section 473 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Therefore, the top court in an order on January 8 directed the State government to consider the case of the petitioner for grant of remission under sub-section of Section 473 of the BNSS as "expeditiously as possible". The bench directed the court concerned— mandated to give its opinion under sub-section of Section 473 of the BNSS— to forward it within 15 days from the date of receipt of the State's request.

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SC asks UP government to consider premature release of Babloo Srivastava
2 days, 11 hours ago

SC asks UP government to consider premature release of Babloo Srivastava

New Indian Express  

The Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to take a decision within two months in connection with the gangster Babloo Srivastava's plea seeking a direction for his premature release in a 1993 murder of an additional customs collector. Babloo, alias Om Prakash Srivastava, had knocked on the doors of the apex court after the UP government informed the …

UP asked to decide on gangster Babloo Srivastava's remission plea in 6 weeks
6 days, 11 hours ago

UP asked to decide on gangster Babloo Srivastava's remission plea in 6 weeks

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed a murder convict, who is serving a life sentence, to apply for remission under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, highlighting that the act for which the current remission request has been made is more stringent. The comments by the top court came on the plea of gangster Om Prakash Srivastava alias Babloo Srivastava, who …

Four CPI(M) Workers Sentenced to Rigorous Imprisonment for Murder of C. Ashraf
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Four CPI(M) Workers Sentenced to Rigorous Imprisonment for Murder of C. Ashraf

The Hindu  

Four CPI(M) workers have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of C. Ashraf, a CPI(M) worker from Eruvatty in Kannur, Kerala. The court convicted M. Pranu Babu alias Kuttan (34), R.V. Nidhish, alias Tutu (36), V. Shijil, alias Sheejutan (35), and K. Ujesh alias Uji (34). Meanwhile, M.R. Sreejith, alias Kothan (39) and P. Bineesh (48) were acquitted …

2015 kidnapping case: Don Babloo Srivastava acquitted, 8 others sentenced
6 months, 1 week ago

2015 kidnapping case: Don Babloo Srivastava acquitted, 8 others sentenced

Hindustan Times  

The special judge on Friday acquitted underworld don Om Prakash Srivastava alias Babloo Srivastava in connection with a case of kidnapping of a jeweller Pankaj Mahindra for ransom in 2015 but convicted and awarded sentences to other eight accused in the case. The court also acquitted one of Babloo’s nephews Sankalp Srivastava in the kidnapping case but convicted another nephew …

Man injured in encounter with Lucknow police, arrested
7 months, 1 week ago

Man injured in encounter with Lucknow police, arrested

Hindustan Times  

In a late-night encounter in Lucknow, a robber carrying a reward of ₹35,000, identified as Rajiv Srivastava, was injured in a police encounter and arrested in the Wazirganj area of Lucknow, on Thursday, while his partner managed to escape under cover of darkness. For representation only “Around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, the control room received information that criminals had opened …

Kalluvathukkal Hooch Tragedy Case : Supreme Court Directs Release Of Convict Manichan
2 years, 2 months ago

Kalluvathukkal Hooch Tragedy Case : Supreme Court Directs Release Of Convict Manichan

Live Law  

The Supreme Court ordered release of Manichan, a convict in Kalluvathukkal Hooch Tragedy case that had killed over 30 people in the year 2000.Manichan @ Chandran was convicted by the Kollam Sessions Court on 16th July, 2002 and was sentenced to life imprisonment alongwith fine of Rs.30,45,000/-. The Supreme Court ordered release of Manichan, a convict in Kalluvathukkal Hooch Tragedy …

After Perarivalan, another Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict moves SC seeking release
2 years, 6 months ago

After Perarivalan, another Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict moves SC seeking release

India Today  

Ravichandran, one of the convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, has moved the Supreme Court seeking release. The plea stated that Ravichandran contributed Rs 20,000 from his prison work earnings towards the Tamil Chair at Harvard University in the US, an act that "shows he is a socially conscious man" and "will not be a threat to any of …

A Convicted Prisoner Has No Fundamental Or Statutory Right To Be Released Prematurely: Madras High Court
2 years, 8 months ago

A Convicted Prisoner Has No Fundamental Or Statutory Right To Be Released Prematurely: Madras High Court

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has reiterated that a convicted prisoner has no fundamental or statutory right to be released prematurely. The court was considering a petition filed by the mother of a life convict Hariharan challenging the Government order rejecting his premature release. Judicial Review of Pardoning Power The court also discussed the judgment of Sikkander v. State, in which …

Ravichandran, convict in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, files plea for interim bail, early release
2 years, 9 months ago

Ravichandran, convict in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, files plea for interim bail, early release

India Today  

Ravichandran, another convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, had also filed for interim bail and premature release in the case. His lawyer, Samydurai, said that his appeal in the Madurai Bench of the Madras High court seeking interim bail and premature release was transferred to the Madras High court. The first bench of the Madras High court adjourned this …

President Competent Authority to Decide on Release of Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Convict, SC Told
3 years, 11 months ago

President Competent Authority to Decide on Release of Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Convict, SC Told

News 18  

The Supreme Court was informed on Thursday that Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit has said that President Ram Nath Kovind is the appropriate authority to consider the plea by the Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict, AG Perarivalan, seeking pardon and release from prison. In an affidavit submitted before the Supreme Court, the Ministry of Home Affairs, said, “Governor of Tamil Nadu …

SC Asks TN Govt To Decide Premature Release Plea Of A 'SriLankan Refugee' Who Spent 3 Decades In Jail [Read Judgment]
5 years, 8 months ago

SC Asks TN Govt To Decide Premature Release Plea Of A 'SriLankan Refugee' Who Spent 3 Decades In Jail [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has directed the Tamil Nadu Government to decide the representation submitted by a 'Sri Lankan Refugee' who spent 30 years in jail seeking remission of life sentence and for premature release.Rajan and others were accused for committing dacoity at the house of one Pitchaikara Grounder. The Supreme Court has directed the Tamil Nadu Government to decide the …

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