Supreme Court releases 105‑year‑old Bengal murder convict
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- The Supreme Court of India has closed the case against Rasik Chandra Mondal, a 105‑year‑old man from West Bengal’s Malda district, and waived the remainder of his life sentence, effectively granting him bail.
- Mondal was convicted of murder in 1994 and had been imprisoned for decades.
- The court’s decision, made on Friday, reflects consideration of his advanced age and the length of his incarceration.
- The ruling allows him to live as a free man.
Covered by 5 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 60% center, 40% right.
How each side framed it
105-year-old Bengal murder convict to be released as Supreme Court closes case
SC Comes To Rescue Of 105-Yr-Old Murder Convict, Grants Final Bail
Left-leaning outlets have under-covered this story. Of 5 outlets, only 0 are on the left of the spectrum.
Timeline
First reported by Economic Times on ; 5 articles from 5 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Center (3): Economic Times, Tribune India, Hindustan Times
- Right-leaning (2): Deccan Chronicle, Times of India
Sources
- SC makes bail final for 105-year-old murder convict — Economic Times (center) ·
- 105-year-old Bengal murder convict to be released as Supreme Court closes case — Tribune India (center) ·
- SC Comes To Rescue Of 105-Yr-Old Murder Convict, Grants Final Bail — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning) ·
- 105, not out? SC orders release of murder convict — Times of India (right-leaning) ·
- 105-year-old murder convict granted relief after Supreme Court closes 1988 case — Hindustan Times (center) ·