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24 June 2026

SC stay on Bowbazar blast convict release

The case touches upon the judicial interpretation of premature release policies and the balance between humanitarian grounds and the gravity of criminal offenses, serving as useful context for discussions on the criminal justice system and constitutional provisions.

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Notes

  • The Supreme Court has stayed the Delhi High Court's order for the premature release of Rashid Khan, a convict in the 1993 Bowbazar blast case.
  • The 1993 blast resulted in 69 fatalities in Kolkata.
  • The convict has served approximately 33 years of a life sentence.
  • The Supreme Court bench characterized the convict's role as that of a 'mastermind' and described the actions as 'almost a terrorist activity'.
  • The West Bengal government challenged the High Court's decision in the Supreme Court.
  • The defense cited the convict's advanced age (78), poor health, and excellent conduct during incarceration as grounds for release.

Questions

  1. Discuss the constitutional and legal parameters governing the premature release of life convicts in India. How does the judiciary balance the rights of the individual with the gravity of the offense and public interest? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Under the Indian legal framework, which of the following authorities typically holds the primary power to grant remission or premature release to a convict serving a life sentence?

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