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SC Verdict: Gujarat Govt's Remission Decision Quashed in Bilkis Bano Case
Stay informed with updates on the Bilkis Bano case as the Supreme Court directs 11 convicts to surrender within two weeks.
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In a significant development, the Supreme Court has overturned the Gujarat government's decision to grant remission to 11 convicts involved in the gangrape of Bilkis Bano and the murder of seven of her family members during the 2002 riots. Follow our live updates for insights into the court's directives, including the order for the convicts to surrender within two weeks.
The SC, in its latest rulings, has held the remission orders as a 'nullity' and criticized the Gujarat government for passing them without proper application of mind. The court emphasized that convicts cannot be allowed to remain out of jail after the quashing of their remission, directing them to report to jail authorities within the stipulated two weeks.
Furthermore, the SC slammed the Gujarat government for acting in tandem with the convicts in granting remission, stating that it vindicates the court's earlier order to shift the trial outside the state. The bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan declared that the Gujarat government was not the appropriate authority to pass the remission order, asserting that it had usurped the power of the Maharashtra government.
The court also highlighted the fraudulent nature of obtaining an order from another bench on remission, stating that it was obtained by playing a 'fraud on court.' The SC clarified that the State of Gujarat lacked competence to decide the remission plea, asserting that it was the Maharashtra government's jurisdiction.
In a scathing critique, the SC stated that the convict petitioner had misled the court by suppressing facts and making misleading statements, thereby questioning the maintainability of the PIL challenging the remission.
As the legal saga unfolds, the Bilkis Bano case stands as a symbol of justice, with the Supreme Court reinforcing its commitment to ensuring accountability and a fair legal process. Follow our live updates to stay abreast of the latest developments in this landmark case.
