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legal-social-justice2 years ago

"Bilkis Bano: The Journey to Justice in India's Supreme Court"

India's Supreme Court restored life prison sentences for 11 men who had raped Bilkis Bano during the 2002 Gujarat riots, overturning their release by the state government. Bano's long legal battle for justice, emblematic of survivors' struggles, saw the convicts initially sentenced in 2008. The release was based on a remission policy, but the Supreme Court ruled it violated the transfer of the case from Gujarat to Maharashtra, ordering the convicts to surrender. The decision is seen as a step towards justice for Bano and her family.

via Al Jazeera English|
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justice-and-human-rights2 years ago

"Bilkis Bano Finds Justice: Supreme Court Reasserts Power"

Bilkis Bano, survivor of the 2002 Gujarat riots, expressed relief and gratitude after the Supreme Court ruled that the 11 men responsible for her family's killing and her gangrape must return to jail, criticizing the Gujarat government's decision to release them for "good behaviour" as "without application of mind." She thanked the court for vindication and hope in the promise of equal justice for all women, and expressed concern about the risk to her security posed by their release.

via NDTV|
#bilkis-bano#gujarat-riots#justice
legalcrime2 years ago

Supreme Court Reverses Early Release for Bilkis Bano Gang Rape Case Convicts

India's Supreme Court has overturned the early release of 11 Hindu men convicted for the gang rape of Bilkis Bano and the murder of her relatives during the 2002 anti-Muslim riots in Gujarat. The court directed the men to surrender to prison authorities within two weeks, rejecting their plea for protection of their liberty. The release of the men by the Gujarat government had drawn widespread condemnation, with critics alleging political motives. The ruling has been welcomed by Bano's supporters and the opposition Congress party, emphasizing the importance of upholding the rule of law.

via Al Jazeera English|
#bilkis-bano#gang-rape#gujarat
legalcourt-decision2 years ago

Supreme Court Reverses Early Release for Bilkis Bano Case Convicts

The Supreme Court is set to announce its decision on the release of 11 convicts who raped Bilkis Bano and killed her family during the 2002 Gujarat riots, challenging the Gujarat government's decision to release them in 2022. The convicts were released using an obsolete law, sparking widespread condemnation. Bilkis Bano was not informed about the release, and some of the released convicts were seen receiving a hero's welcome. The court had reserved its verdict after a hearing and questioned the government's decision, while petitions were filed against the release by various individuals and political figures.

via NDTV|
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crime-and-justice2 years ago

"India Supreme Court Reinstates Life Sentences for Bilkis Bano Gangrape Convicts"

India's Supreme Court has overturned a 2022 Gujarat government order that allowed the premature release of 11 men convicted for the gangrape of Bilkis Bano during the 2002 anti-Muslim riots. The men, who also murdered 14 members of Bano's family, will have to return to prison within two weeks. Bano had challenged their release, stating that it had "shaken the conscience of the society." The court ruled that the state of Gujarat was not authorized to pass the remission order and emphasized the importance of upholding justice and the rule of law.

via BBC.com|
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