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Time of India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Maharashtra to high court: Abu Salem's early release under consideration
MUMBAI: Maharashtra government has informed Bombay HC that the proposal for premature release of extradited gangster Abu Salem is under consideration, and a decision will be taken on it soon. Salem has spent only 19 years in jail since his extradition from Portugal in Nov 2005, government stated in its affidavit in response to the convicted gangster's plea seeking release from prison. Operation Sindoor Operation Sindoor: Several airports in India closed - check full list Did Pak shoot down Indian jets? What MEA said India foils Pakistan's attack on Jammu airport: What we know so far The state government Wednesday submitted two affidavits in response to Salem's petition to a bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Advait Sethna. In his petition filed through advocate Farhana Shah, Salem claimed he had already undergone the 25-year imprisonment term if remission for good behaviour was included. The plea stated when Salem was extradited from Portugal, government had assured that he would not be handed death penalty in any case and that he would not be imprisoned for a term beyond 25 years. The state government, in its affidavit filed by Sugriv Dhapate, joint secretary of home department, said the proposal for Salem's premature release is under consideration and will be decided soon. As per government affidavit, Salem was extradited from Portugal in Nov 2005, and his actual imprisonment was 19 years, three months and 20 days as of Feb 28, 2025. "The petitioner, Abu Salem, has a history which is not a palatable one at all. He has committed many offences in India. Thereafter, he absconded to a foreign country," another affidavit filed by Suhas Warke, ADGP and inspector general of prisons, stated. pti
Indian Express
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Salem's plea for premature release under consideration: Maha govt tells HC
A DECISION on the premature release of gangster Abu Salem, currently serving prison term for the 1993 Bombay bomb blasts, is under consideration before the state government and will be decided shortly, the Bombay High Court was informed on Wednesday. Salem was extradited from Portugal in 2005 and an assurance was given to the Portugal authorities that he will not be given the death sentence or a prison term beyond 25 years. Salem has filed a petition before the high court seeking clarity on his release date, stating that he is entitled to benefits like remission meant for early release for prisoners. The state Home department and the Maharashtra prison department on Wednesday submitted affidavits to the court in response to Salem's plea. Both the affidavits state that Salem has completed over 19 years in jail, counting his arrest from the time of his extradition to India in November 2005. 'The period of 25 years of the imprisonment of the prisoner is not completed till date. Hence, the final date of completion of 25 years of petitioner/prisoner will be decided after the reception of the decision on the premature release of the petitioner by the Home Department, state of Maharashtra,' the affidavit filed by Suhas Warke, Additional Director General of Police and Inspector General of Prisons and Correctional Services, said. The affidavit adds that Salem's history is not a 'palatable one', and that he has committed many offences in India. The affidavit filed by Sugriv Dhapate, joint secretary of the Home department, also said that Salem's actual imprisonment is over 19 years. 'It is further submitted that the proposal of premature release of the petitioner is under consideration of the government and will be decided shortly,' the affidavit states. The proposal for Salem's premature release is under consideration under Rule 25 (iii) of the Maharashtra Prison Manual. The proposal includes the opinion of the advisory board, the concerned court which had convicted Salem, a report from the police, district magistrate, along with a recommendation from the prison department. The affidavit states that Salem is recommended to be in the category of 50 years imprisonment, and if his remission is calculated in the category, his release date would be in 2046, which is beyond the 25 years' assurance. Both the affidavits have also referred to a previous Supreme Court order on an appeal filed by Salem. The Supreme Court in 2022 said that honouring the period of 25 years as assured, will arise only when the 25 years' term is completed, mentioning November 10, 2030, as the date of completion. The court had then said that such a plea on his release cannot be raised before the period lapses. Salem was sentenced to life imprisonment in two cases-in 2015 for the murder of Pradeep Jain, a builder in Mumbai, and in 2017 for the 1993 Bombay blasts case. Salem had filed a similar plea in the special court in Mumbai, seeking clarity on his release date, which the CBI had said was premature, since he is yet to complete 25 years in jail.
India Today
08-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Considering Abu Salem's early release, Maharashtra tells Bombay High Court
The Maharashtra government has told the Bombay High Court that it is considering gangster Abu Salem's request for premature release and will decide on it soon, India Today has found. In contrast, the central government has maintained that any decision on Salem's release will be relevant only when his 25-year sentence ends: on November 10, 54, is serving a life sentence in two cases: the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, which killed over 250 people, and the 1995 murder of a builder. Despite these convictions, Salem has argued that he cannot be kept in prison beyond 25 years. His claim is based on an assurance the Indian government reportedly gave Portugal at the time of his extradition in 2005: that he would not be imprisoned for more than 25 through his lawyer Farhana Shah, filed a plea asking the government to disclose his expected release date, arguing he is eligible for remission due to good conduct in prison. The High Court had earlier directed the relevant authorities to respond to Salem's petition. On Wednesday, Shah submitted Salem's 'imprisonment certificate' from Nashik Road Central Prison, where he is currently lodged. In response, the Maharashtra government, through an affidavit filed by Joint Secretary Sugriv Dhapate of the Home Department, said Salem's request for premature release is under active Union government, in its affidavit filed by Parveen Singh, Under Secretary at the Ministry of Home Affairs, contested Salem's calculation of having served more than 24 years. It stated that as of March 31, 2025, Salem has served 19 years, 5 months, and 21 days — including both undertrial and convicted periods — starting from October 12, Centre argued that the commitment to limit Salem's imprisonment to 25 years would apply only when the sentence nears completion in November 2030. It urged the court to dismiss Salem's plea, stating that the government would act in accordance with the extradition assurance at the appropriate time.A separate affidavit filed by Sahas Warne, Additional Director General of Police and Inspector General of Prisons and Correctional Services in Maharashtra, confirmed that Salem has served 19 years, 5 months, and 18 days in jail as of March 31, 2025. Warne's affidavit reiterated that the 25-year term has not yet been completed and that a decision on Salem's release will follow the Maharashtra government's assessment of his request for premature the petitioner's claims as vague and baseless, the affidavit also noted that Salem is currently eligible for a remission of 3 years, 2 months, and 7 days. However, it stated that the full calculation of remission and determination of a probable release date would happen only after he completes his sentence and in accordance with India's extradition treaty with addition to his existing convictions, Salem still faces two pending cases in the Patiala House Court in New Delhi for extortion and criminal intimidation. He has been granted bail in both cases but remains in custody at Nashik Central Prison.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Proposal for gangster Abu Salem's premature release under consideration: Maharashtra govt tells HC
The Maharashtra government has informed the Bombay High Court that the proposal for the premature release of extradited gangster Abu Salem is under consideration, and a decision will be taken on it soon. Salem has spent only 19 years in jail since his extradition from Portugal in November 2005, the government stated in its affidavit in response to the convicted gangster's plea seeking release from prison. #Operation Sindoor Live Updates| From Sindoor to showdown? Track Indo-Pak conflict as it unfolds India's biggest strike against Pakistan since 1971: 70+ terrorists, aides killed Pakistan mounts campaign of lies, deceit and disinformation The state government on Wednesday submitted two affidavits in response to Salem's petition to a bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Advait Sethna. In his petition filed through advocate Farhana Shah, Salem claimed he had already undergone the 25-year imprisonment term if the remission for good behaviour was included. The plea stated that when Salem was extradited from Portugal, the Government of India had assured that he would not be handed the death penalty in any case and that he would not be imprisoned for a term beyond 25 years. The state government, in its affidavit filed by Sugriv Dhapate, joint secretary of the home department, said the proposal for Salem's premature release is under consideration and will be decided soon. Live Events As per the government affidavit, Salem was extradited from Portugal in November 2005, and his actual imprisonment was 19 years, three months and 20 days as of February 28, 2025. Another affidavit filed by Suhas Warke, additional director general of police and inspector general of prisons, stated that as per provisions of the Maharashtra Prison Manual, the proposal for Salem's premature release was submitted to the state government for approval along with the opinion of the advisory board and the trial court. "The petitioner, Abu Salem, has a history which is not a palatable one at all. He has committed many offences in India. Thereafter, he absconded to a foreign country," Warke said in the affidavit. As per the affidavit, Salem has been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in two cases, including the 1993 bomb blast case. Till March 2025, Salem has undergone imprisonment of 19 years, and hence, the period of 25 years is not completed till date, it stated. "The final date of completion of 25 years of the petitioner (Salem) will be decided only after a decision is taken on his premature release by the home department of the Maharashtra government," it said. The bench posted the matter for hearing in June.
Hindustan Times
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Proposal for gangster Abu Salem's premature release under consideration: Maharashtra govt tells HC
Mumbai, The Maharashtra government has informed the Bombay High Court that the proposal for the premature release of extradited gangster Abu Salem is under consideration, and a decision will be taken on it soon. Salem has spent only 19 years in jail since his extradition from Portugal in November 2005, the government stated in its affidavit in response to the convicted gangster's plea seeking release from prison. The state government on Wednesday submitted two affidavits in response to Salem's petition to a bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Advait Sethna. In his petition filed through advocate Farhana Shah, Salem claimed he had already undergone the 25-year imprisonment term if the remission for good behaviour was included. The plea stated that when Salem was extradited from Portugal, the Government of India had assured that he would not be handed the death penalty in any case and that he would not be imprisoned for a term beyond 25 years. The state government, in its affidavit filed by Sugriv Dhapate, joint secretary of the home department, said the proposal for Salem's premature release is under consideration and will be decided soon. As per the government affidavit, Salem was extradited from Portugal in November 2005, and his actual imprisonment was 19 years, three months and 20 days as of February 28, 2025. Another affidavit filed by Suhas Warke, additional director general of police and inspector general of prisons, stated that as per provisions of the Maharashtra Prison Manual, the proposal for Salem's premature release was submitted to the state government for approval along with the opinion of the advisory board and the trial court. "The petitioner, Abu Salem, has a history which is not a palatable one at all. He has committed many offences in India. Thereafter, he absconded to a foreign country," Warke said in the affidavit. As per the affidavit, Salem has been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in two cases, including the 1993 bomb blast case. Till March 2025, Salem has undergone imprisonment of 19 years, and hence, the period of 25 years is not completed till date, it stated. "The final date of completion of 25 years of the petitioner will be decided only after a decision is taken on his premature release by the home department of the Maharashtra government," it said. The bench posted the matter for hearing in June.
