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Triple-murder case: Supreme Court tells UP to immediately decide remission plea by ex-BSP MLA Uday Bhan Singh
Update / Judgement Date
29 Jun 2024
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The Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to decide on the remission plea of former BSP MLA Uday Bhan Singh, who was convicted for murder. Singh's plea sought remission of his sentence citing his good conduct during incarceration. The Court emphasized that such decisions must be taken promptly, as prolonged delays violate the rights of prisoners. The case highlighted concerns over delayed decisions on remission pleas and their impact on prisoners' rights. The Court instructed the state government to decide on Singh's plea within two months, stressing the importance of timely justice in such matters.