Supreme Court Rejects Abu Salem's Plea on Custody Duration

The Supreme Court rejected Abu Salem's appeal regarding his claim of illegal custody. Salem argued that he had served the 25-year sentence for his role in the 1993 Mumbai blasts. While his plea was denied, he can still make his case in the Bombay High Court.

The Supreme Court has declined to consider a petition from gangster Abu Salem, who contends he has been in 'illegal custody' for over ten months. Salem maintains he has completed the 25-year sentence imposed for his involvement in the 1993 Mumbai blasts.

Extradited from Portugal in 2005, Salem's sentencing terms barred a death penalty or jail time exceeding 25 years. Salem's plea was based on the calculation that his good behavior should account for his early release. However, the Supreme Court deferred this matter to the Bombay High Court, emphasizing that it had previously denied only interim relief.

Salem's legal team referenced alleged errors in the earlier affidavits regarding his custody duration. Despite these arguments, the apex court dismissed his current petition, allowing him to address the high court for a resolution and possible release.

(With inputs from agencies.)