Supreme Court Shields Judicial Officer from Kidnap Convicts' Threats

The Supreme Court directed Delhi Police to provide security to a judicial officer and his family as they face threats from convicts of a 2008 kidnapping case. The bench also ordered that parole or remission for the convicts needs jurisdictional high court approval, safeguarding the officer and his family further.

The Supreme Court has intervened to ensure the safety of a judicial officer and his family in Delhi, who are reportedly receiving threats from individuals convicted in a high-profile 2008 kidnapping case.

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi has mandated the city police to bolster security for the officer. The decision was catalyzed by a plea for protection following menacing signals from the convicts now serving life sentences.

Additionally, Gujarat Police have been directed to evaluate potential threats faced by the officer's brother, also a judicial officer. This ruling includes prohibitions on granting parole or remission to the convicts without high court approval, ensuring a two-week buffer for the petitioner to respond.

(With inputs from agencies.)