Supreme Court rejects Abu Salem’s bid for early release
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: On Wednesday, the Supreme Court of India dismissed a plea by convicted gangster Abu Salem, who was extradited to India from Portugal, seeking premature release from prison. The court held that a sovereign assurance given to Portugal does not convert Salem’s life sentence in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case into a fixed 25‑year term. The decision keeps Salem in custody, underscoring the court’s stance on extradition guarantees and the integrity of life sentences.
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- Center (2): Deccan Herald, Mid-Day
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- Supreme Court rejects Abu Salem's bid for early release, rules life term intact despite Portugal assurance — Deccan Herald (center)
- SC dismisses Abu Salem’s plea seeking premature release from jail — Mid-Day (center)