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Supreme Court frees 105-year-old murder convict on health grounds
The Supreme Court has ordered the release of a 105-year-old murder convict who had been serving a life sentence, citing his extreme age and deteriorating health. The court granted him premature release,…
The Supreme Court has ordered the release of a 105-year-old murder convict who had been serving a life sentence, citing his extreme age and deteriorating health. The court granted him premature release, allowing him to walk free after spending decades in prison.
The convict, whose identity has not been disclosed in the court order, was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder. The bench, while passing the order, noted that his advanced age and medical condition warranted leniency, and directed his immediate release from custody.
The decision was based on a plea filed by the convict seeking premature release under relevant legal provisions. The court's order marks a rare instance where a convict of such advanced age has been freed on humanitarian grounds.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The Supreme Court's intervention highlights the judiciary's power to grant premature release under Article 142 of the Constitution for doing complete justice, though such orders are rare for life-term convicts. Typically, premature release decisions rest with state governments based on remission rules, but the court stepped in here due to the convict's exceptional age. At 105, the man is likely one of the oldest convicts ever freed in India. The case sets no binding precedent but signals that courts may consider extreme age and health as overriding factors even for serious crimes. The next milestone to watch is whether the convict's family can provide care, as no government rehabilitation plan was mentioned.
Source: indiatvnews.com
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