The release of a double murder convict, who once even escaped from Tihar jail and stands sentenced to life term with a 30-year cap on remission, has left the kin of the victims terrified. Jitender, the convict, is now on furlough even while serving a sentence of rigorous imprisonment for life for two murders on the same day. The family of the victim has approached the Supreme Court, urging it to put him back in jail to serve the remainder of his sentence and cancel his furlough.
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The Madras High Court has granted permission to a convict, who is serving a 20-year sentence for an economic offense, to argue a case through video conference wearing regular civilian clothing. The convict, founder of the retail chain Subhiksha, filed a complaint stating that he was not allowed to wear civilian attire during virtual court hearings. The court has ordered him to appear virtually and wear regular shirt and full pants during the hearing.
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The Supreme Court has ruled that it is mandatory to seek the opinion of the presiding judge or court before deciding a remission plea for convicted individuals. The court emphasizes that the guidelines regarding seeking the opinion of the convicting court must be strictly followed. It rejects the Gujarat government’s plea that the trial court’s opinion is optional. The bench also highlights factors that should be considered when deciding a remission plea, including the impact on society, potential for future crimes, and socio-economic conditions of the convict’s family.
