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

He contended he repented the offences as he was then 'overwhelmed by distress at the barbaric deeds inflicted upon India by the Mughals and the British.'

09 July 2024, 14:24 IST

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

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

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

09 July 2024, 14:24 IST

Bilkis Bano case: One more convict moves SC seeking review of Jan 8 verdict cancelling remission

The review plea filed by Ramesh Rupabhai Chandana said the top court erred while passing the impugned order and overruling judgment dated May 13, 2022, passed by another bench of the apex court.

18 March 2024, 13:46 IST

Bilkis Bano case: One more convict moves SC seeking review of Jan 8 verdict cancelling remission

Bilkis Bano case: One more convict moves SC seeking review of Jan 8 verdict cancelling remission

Bilkis Bano case: One more convict moves SC seeking review of Jan 8 verdict cancelling remission

18 March 2024, 13:46 IST

State where trial held will exercise power of remission, says Supreme Court over Bilkis Bano case

The bench also said such a decision cannot be based on whims and fancies of the government only as it is mandatory to seek opinion of the presiding judge who convicted and sentenced the applicants.

08 January 2024, 17:16 IST

State where trial held will exercise power of remission, says Supreme Court over Bilkis Bano case

State where trial held will exercise power of remission, says Supreme Court over Bilkis Bano case

State where trial held will exercise power of remission, says Supreme Court over Bilkis Bano case

08 January 2024, 17:16 IST

'Usurped power, aided convicts': SC slams Gujarat govt over Bilkis Bano case

A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan said the Gujarat government, which usurped the power of the Maharashtra government, simply brushed aside the opinion of the Special Judge (CBI), Greater Mumbai.

08 January 2024, 15:42 IST

'Usurped power, aided convicts': SC slams Gujarat govt over Bilkis Bano case

'Usurped power, aided convicts': SC slams Gujarat govt over Bilkis Bano case

'Usurped power, aided convicts': SC slams Gujarat govt over Bilkis Bano case

08 January 2024, 15:42 IST

SC to examine if remission of convict can be conditional

The bench specifically asked the state government whether the grant of remission can be conditional which is open to revocation.

10 October 2023, 14:05 IST

SC to examine if remission of convict can be conditional

SC to examine if remission of convict can be conditional

SC to examine if remission of convict can be conditional

10 October 2023, 14:05 IST

'Should not entirely rely either on the presiding judge, or police report,' SC on remission plea by life-term convicts

The apex court said for premature release, the government should consider jail conduct -- whether they were engaged in any socially aimed or productive activity -- and the overall development as a human being.

26 August 2023, 14:39 IST

'Should not entirely rely either on the presiding judge, or police report,' SC on remission plea by life-term convicts

'Should not entirely rely either on the presiding judge, or police report,' SC on remission plea by life-term convicts

'Should not entirely rely either on the presiding judge, or police report,' SC on remission plea by life-term convicts

26 August 2023, 14:39 IST

SC seeks original records on Anand Singh's release

Mohan was sentenced to life term after being held guilty for leading a mob which lynched then Gopalganj district Magistrate in 1994

19 May 2023, 17:05 IST

Supreme Court seeks original records on Anand Mohan Singh's release from Bihar government

Supreme Court seeks original records on Anand Mohan Singh's release from Bihar government

SC seeks original records on Anand Singh's release

19 May 2023, 17:05 IST

SC asks UP DG-Prisons about convicts for remission

The SC bench asked UP to provide information on number of convicts eligible for premature release in each district

05 January 2023, 10:30 IST

SC directs UP DG-Prisons to apprise about steps taken to release convicts on remission

SC directs UP DG-Prisons to apprise about steps taken to release convicts on remission

SC asks UP DG-Prisons about convicts for remission

05 January 2023, 10:30 IST

Explained | Supreme Court's powers to release convicts

While the Supreme Court can release convicts based on Article 142, the process of remission involves the President or Governor

18 November 2022, 11:29 IST

Explained | Supreme Court's powers to release convicts

Explained | Supreme Court's powers to release convicts

Explained | Supreme Court's powers to release convicts

18 November 2022, 11:29 IST

SC questions Haryana govt over remission policy

10 May 2020, 10:35 IST

Supreme Court questions Haryana govt over remission policy, seeks response in two weeks

Supreme Court questions Haryana govt over remission policy, seeks response in two weeks

SC questions Haryana govt over remission policy

10 May 2020, 10:35 IST