Supreme Court Dismisses Gangster Abu Salem's Plea Seeking Release From Custody
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed gangster Abu Salem's plea for early release, confirming that his 25-year prison term, as per extradition terms with Portugal, concludes in 2030. The court rejected arguments that his undertrial period and remission should shorten this specific timeline.
Why it matters
This case clarifies the legal boundaries of international extradition agreements and the enforcement of specific sentencing terms for high-profile convicts.
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea filed by gangster Abu Salem, who sought release from custody on the grounds that he has completed 25 years in jail in India as mandated under the terms of his extradition from Portugal.According to the extradition terms agreed upon by India and Portugal, Salem cannot be given the death penalty and his prison term cannot exceed 25 years.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta upheld the April order of the Bombay High Court which had dismissed his petition seeking immediate release as "premature" and "misconceived".The High Court stated that, in accordance with the assurance given by India to Portugal at the time of extradition, the 25-year term would conclude in November 2030.
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