Right To Live With Dignity Under Article 21 Cannot Be Deprived Merely Due To Conviction: Calcutta High Court
In a significant development, the West Bengal High Court, in W.P.A 22366 of 2023, addressed the plea of Mahuya Chakraborty, the wife of a life convict, challenging the State Sentence Review Board's (SSRB) decision to reject her husband's application for premature release. The court, in a detailed order dated 5th January 2024, highlighted key grounds and principles governing such cases. Grounds of Challenge: 1. Constitution of SSRB: Mahuya Chakraborty's counsel,…
