A hearing took place in the Supreme Court today regarding the petition filed against Anand Mohan, who was released in the Krishnaiah murder case. The Supreme Court stated that this matter requires detailed consideration and assured that it will be listed on a priority basis, despite the usual scheduling of new cases on Mondays.
Orders to surrender passport
During the hearing, the Supreme Court reiterated its previous order for Anand Mohan Singh to surrender his passport immediately. Additionally, he was instructed to report to the local police station every 15 days. This directive came as a response to a petition filed by the wife of the deceased IAS officer G. Krishnaiah, challenging Anand Mohan’s release.
Released after 14 years
Anand Mohan had spent 14 years in jail before being released last April. He had been convicted in connection with the murder of IAS officer G. Krishnaiah, who was killed in 1994. The incident occurred during a clash when Krishnaiah’s vehicle tried to overtake the funeral procession of gangster Chhotan Shukla in Muzaffarpur district. Anand Mohan, who was an MLA at the time, was accused of instigating the mob to commit the murder.
97 convicts released
Initially sentenced to death, Anand Mohan’s punishment was later commuted to life imprisonment by the Patna High Court and subsequently confirmed by the Supreme Court in 2012. However, last year, he was released prematurely along with 96 other convicts.
What did Krishnaiah’s wife say in petition?
Uma Krishnaiah, the petitioner and wife of the deceased, argues that a life sentence should mean imprisonment until death and cannot be equated with just 14 years of imprisonment. She asserts that such sentences must be strictly enforced as directed by the court and should not be subject to pardon.
The case was heard by Justice Surya Kant and Justice K.V. Vishwanathan. Despite procedural norms, the Supreme Court has assured that this case will receive priority attention.
