SC Refuses Premature Release for 1993 Blasts Convict
What Happened
The Supreme Court dismissed gangster Abu Salem's plea seeking premature release in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case. Salem had argued that his undertrial custody and earned remission should be counted towards the 25-year imprisonment limit linked to India's extradition assurance to Portugal. The court upheld the earlier decision rejecting his claim.
Key Takeaways
The ruling means Abu Salem will remain in prison. The court did not accept his argument that he had already completed the 25-year period through a combination of custody served and remission benefits.