KSHRC asks govt. to consider life convict's plea for premature release
The Kerala State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC) has directed the Home department Secretary to examine the plea of Rajesh, a life convict lodged in Cheemeni Open Jail for over 15 years, for premature release, if found eligible.
The KSHRC issued the directive after reviewing the petition filed by Rajesh, a native of Kollengode, Palakkad. The petitioner, convicted in Sessions Case No. 97 by the Palakkad District Sessions Court, pointed out that several other convicts in similar cases were released after serving 14 years.
Responding to the Commission, the Superintendent of Cheemeni Open Jail informed that Rajesh's name was recommended for early release in the first Jail Advisory Committee meeting of 2024, and the matter is presently under government consideration.
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