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West Bengal moves SC against TADA convict's premature release ET Bureau New Delhi: West Bengal government has petitioned SC, challenging a Delhi High Court direction allowing the premature release of a life-term convict in the 1993 Kolkata (Bowbazar) blast case. The state's counsel mentioned the matter before a bench headed by CJI Surya Kant for urgent listing. The counsel submitted that the state's Sentence Review Board had recommended against the release of the convict, Md Rashid Khan , who was convicted under the Terrorist and Disruptive Acts Prevention Act. The bench agreed to list the matter. Delhi HIGH COURT ORDER On June 5, Delhi High Court allowed a petition filed by Khan who had spent over 33 years in prison. The high court considered the petitioner's long incarceration, prison conduct and the reformative philosophy for the premature release. Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel ) Read More News on West Bengal TADA convict release Delhi High Court premature release Kolkata blast case 1993 Supreme Court challenge Md Rashid Khan (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel ) Read Mo…

Bengal moves SC against remission granted to 1993 Bowbazar blast convict The West Bengal government has approached the Supreme Court challenging a Delhi High Court order that granted remission to Md. Rashid Khan, a life convict in the 1993 Bowbazar bomb blast case and directed his release from prison after more than three decades of incarceration. The matter was mentioned beforeChief Justice of India Surya Kanton Thursday, with counsel representing the state seeking an urgent hearing on the petition. The CJI assured that the special leave petition filed by the West Bengal government would be considered for an early listing. The challenge comes days after the Delhi High Court ordered Khan's premature release, holding that he had served over 33 years in prison and had demonstrated significant reform during his incarceration. In its 5 June judgment, a single-judge Bench of justice Neena Bansal Krishna ruled that continued imprisonment would serve little purpose, noting that the principles of reformative justice favoured his release. The court observed that Khan's prison record reflected exemplary conduct and that there was a low likelihood of him reoffending, given his age and med…

West Bengal Moves Supreme Court Against Early Release Of 1993 Bowbazar ... State Government Challenges Premature Release of Convict Involved in Deadly Serial Blasts That Killed 29 People West Bengal government has moved the Supreme Court challenging the premature release of a convict in the 1993 Bowbazar serial blasts case. The March 17, 1993 blasts in central Kolkata killed 29 people and injured over 100, one of the worst terror incidents in the city. Government argues that early release in such a grave case was improper and sets a wrong precedent for terror-related convictions. The West Bengal government has approached the Supreme Court challenging the early release of a convict involved in the 1993 Bowbazar serial blasts in Kolkata. The blasts, which occurred on March 17, 1993, were a series of powerful explosions in the busy Bowbazar area that killed 29 people and injured over 100 others. The incident remains one of the deadliest terror attacks in the city’s history. According to sources, the state has filed a special leave petition (SLP) in the apex court against the premature release of one of the key convicts, arguing that the decision was taken without properly consi…

Bengal Govt Moves SC Against Delhi HC Order Granting Remission To 1993 ... New Delhi:The West Bengal government on Thursday moved the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court’s order granting remission and directing the release of Md. Rashid Khan, a life convict in the 1993 Bowbazar bomb blast case. The matter was mentioned before Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, with counsel appearing for the West Bengal government seeking an urgent hearing. After hearing the request, CJI Kant assured that the special leave petition (SLP) filed by the State of West Bengal would be considered for an early hearing. In its petition, the West Bengal government has challenged the Delhi High Court’s direction granting remission to Rashid Khan, who was convicted under provisions of the Indian Penal Code, the Explosive Substances Act and the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) in connection with the Bowbazar blast case. In a judgment delivered on June 5, a single-judge Bench of Justice Neena Bansal Krishna held that Rashid Khan, who has spent more than 33 years in prison, was entitled to premature release on the basis of the reformative theory of punishment and h…

Bowbazar blasts: Bengal moves Supreme Court against convict's early ... The West Bengal government has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court order directing the premature release of Mohammed Rashid Khan, convicted in the 1993 Bowbazar blasts in Kolkata that killed 69 people. The state’s counsel mentioned the plea before a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice V Mohana, saying it involves a “very serious offence” and urged that it be listed for hearing on Monday (June 22). The CJI said he will look into the request. The counsel told the bench that the State Sentence Review Board (SSRB) had recommended not to release Khan, but the high court on June 5 ordered his release. Khan was convicted on August 31, 2001, under provisions of the Indian Penal Code, the Explosives Act, and the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, for the blasts which ripped through a crowded area on the night of March 16, 1993. Khan pleaded for remission, saying he has been in judicial custody for a period of more than 33 years. He said he is now 77 years old and is suffering from ailments such as chronic metabolic disease, diabetes, hypertensi…

West Bengal moves Supreme Court against early release of 1993 Bowbazar blast convict In a judgment delivered on June 5, the High Court directed Rashid Khan’s premature release, holding that the period of incarceration already undergone was sufficient to meet the objectives of punishment and deterrence

West Bengal moves SC against release of 1993 Bowbazar blast convict The West Bengal government on Thursday moved the Supreme Court against the Delhi high court’s order directing the release of Rashid Khan, a life convict in the 1993 Bowbazar blast case that claimed 69 lives in Kolkata, urging urgent intervention to prevent his release. Mentioning the matter before Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, counsel for the state sought expedited listing of its challenge to the June 5 judgment of the Delhi high court, contending that the case involved a grave terror offence and that the high court had erred in directing Khan’s premature release despite repeated rejection of his remission plea by the State Sentence Review Board (SSRB). “The offence is very serious,” said the state’s counsel, pressing for an early hearing and interim protection. During the brief hearing, the Chief Justice asked the state how long Khan had remained incarcerated. The counsel responded that Khan had undergone nearly 30 years of imprisonment, including remission earned during custody. After hearing the submission, CJI Kant agreed to consider listing the matter. The development comes weeks after the Delhi hig…