Supreme Court Upholds Life Sentence in Murder Case, Grants Remission Consideration
The Supreme Court dismissed Firoz Khan’s appeal against his life sentence for a 2005 murder under Section 302 IPC, affirming concurrent lower court rulings. The Court found eyewitness testimonies credible despite minor discrepancies. However, it directed Maharashtra to reconsider Khan’s premature release plea under applicable remission policies, noting his 14+ years of actual incarceration and 20 years with remission. Final decision within three months.
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