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SC: Convict Completing Fixed-Term Life Sentence Can Be Freed Without Seeking Remission - (13 Aug 2025)

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The Supreme Court has held that convicts serving fixed-term life sentences without remission must be released once the term is over. The court, while citing Article 21 of the constitution has observed that in such cases, there is no need to apply for remission. and ordered Sukhdev Yadav's release.

Tags : SUPREME COURT   LIFE IMPRISONMENT   FIXED-TERM SENTENCE   REMISSION   ARTICLE 21   SUKHDEV YADAV  

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