Time heals all wounds: Delhi High Court bats for premature release of murder convict

The Delhi High Court, in a case concerning a murder convict, has advocated for a reformative approach towards sentencing, batting for the convict's premature release. The court observed that "time heals all wounds" and that the possibility of reformation and rehabilitation should be a key consideration in the justice system. The convict had spent a considerable amount of time in prison and had reportedly shown good conduct. The High Court urged the Sentence Review Board to consider the case for premature release, emphasizing that continued incarceration may not serve any useful purpose if the individual has shown genuine remorse and a capacity to reintegrate into society. This judgment reflects a progressive judicial philosophy that balances the need for punishment with the potential for human reformation, suggesting that the ultimate goal of the penal system should be to reform individuals rather than just to punish them.