Authorities Pulled Up for Rejecting Life Convict’s Pre-Mature Release Plea Without Assigning Reasons; Cost Imposed: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a strong-worded judgment, the Punjab and Haryana High Court slammed the State of Punjab for passing a non-speaking and cryptic order while rejecting the premature release plea of a life convict. The Court held that such actions reflect a lackadaisical and apathetic approach on part of the state authorities. The judgment was delivered by Justice Sumeet Goel, who imposed a cost of ₹25,000 on the state government for its…
