Bilkis Bano Case: Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea By 2 Convicts Challenging Setting Aside Of Gujarat Govt Remission

The Supreme Court of India has denied bail to two convicts in the Bilkis Bano case, which involves the 2002 Gujarat riots. The convicts, previously sentenced to life imprisonment for their roles in the gang rape and murder of Bano's family members, sought bail on grounds of health issues. The Court upheld the lower court’s denial, stating that the gravity of the crimes and the sentence imposed do not warrant bail. The decision reaffirms the Court's stance on the severity of such crimes and maintains the strict punishment prescribed by law.