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What happened
The Supreme Court asked Abu Salem’s counsel to justify the claim that Salem has completed 25 years of imprisonment in India. The Bench questioned how 25 years could be calculated from Salem’s custody date of November 11, 2005 and raised questions on whether remission applies in a TADA conviction. The court directed Salem to file relevant Maharashtra prison rules within two weeks and listed the matter for hearing on February 9.
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Key insights
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Remission is central to the 25-year claim: The Bench questioned whether Salem’s 25-year calculation includes remission and whether remission is available for a TADA conviction under Maharashtra prison rules.
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Extradition terms cap punishment: The extradition terms agreed by India and Portugal bar the death penalty and limit Salem’s prison term to 25 years.
Takeaways
The Supreme Court required Abu Salem to file relevant prison rules within two weeks and set the next hearing for February 9 while examining whether he has completed a 25-year term including any remission.