West Bengal Challenges Delhi High Court’s Order for Release of 1993 Bowbazar Blast Convict
West Bengal has moved the Supreme Court to prevent the premature release of Md Rashid Khan, a convict in the 1993 Bowbazar blast case, after the Delhi High Court ordered his release on June 5. The state government argues the offence was serious, while the Delhi High Court cited Khan’s long incarceration and good prison conduct as grounds for release.
West Bengal moved the Supreme Court to prevent the premature release of Md Rashid Khan, a life convict in the 1993 Bowbazar blast that killed 69 people. The Delhi High Court ordered Khan’s release on June 5, citing his over 33 years of incarceration and that his prison record reflected good conduct. The West Bengal State Sentence Review Board had recommended against his release. The Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant agreed to list the state’s petition for urgent hearing. Accounts differ on the duration of Khan’s incarceration: one side states he has been in judicial custody for over 33 years, while the counsel for the respondent stated he had undergone nearly 30 years of imprisonment, including remission earned during custody. According to indianexpress.com, Khan was convicted under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) and is 77 years old. Khan claimed to suffer from health conditions.
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