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TopicRemission

Topic: Remission

Why Supreme Court ordered immediate release of Nitish Katara’s killer

New Delhi: A convict sentenced to a fixed jail term is entitled to automatic release once the incarceration period is over, the Supreme Court...

SC order puts focus on remission. What are govt powers to reduce convicts’ sentences

SC has ruled that govt's power of remission or suspension must be exercised in line with Article 14, and remission can't be revoked without following principles of natural justice.

‘Caused serious prejudice’ — Gujarat asks SC to recall adverse remarks against it in Bilkis Bano case

In review petition before court, state defended decision to not opt for review petition against SC's 2022 ruling that declared it appropriate state for granting remission to convicts.

With fate of Bilkis Bano convicts now in Maharashtra govt’s hands, a look at state’s remission policy

Setting aside Gujarat govt's remission of the 11 convicts’ life sentences, SC has noted Maharashtra was the appropriate authority to grant remission.

Bilkis Bano’s path to justice had many obstacles. Even SC needed to correct its error

The Supreme Court has corrected its own egregious error from May 2022 that facilitated the release of Bilkis Bano's rapists and sent the 11 convicts back to prison.

SC quashes Gujarat govt’s remission order for convicts in Bilkis Bano case — ‘abuse of discretion’

SC bench said Gujarat govt lacked jurisdiction to grant premature release to the convicts since trial had been transferred to Maharashtra, fixed 2-week deadline for them to surrender before jail.

Bihar govt’s exploitation of remission policy won’t go unchallenged. Civil servants are united

Nitish Kumar's decision to release convict Anand Mohan Singh could ignite a discussion on reducing state govts' discretion to manipulate prison manuals for narrow political gains.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.