Delhi High Court Demands Re-evaluation of Convict's Premature Release

The Delhi High Court overturned the Sentence Review Board's verdict denying early release to a man convicted of killing his family, citing his rehabilitation potential. The court emphasized the need for a fresh board review based on his jail behavior rather than just crime severity and societal impact.

The Delhi High Court has invalidated a decision by the Sentence Review Board that dismissed a man's plea for early release after serving life imprisonment for the murder of his wife and two children.

Chief Justice Sanjeev Narula highlighted the parole details showing potential for the convict's social reintegration by observing his satisfactory conduct during incarceration.

Consequently, the Court directed a reconvened meeting of the Sentence Review Board to objectively reassess premature release, stressing rehabilitation factors alongside traditional safety concerns.

(With inputs from agencies.)