Supreme Court Criticizes Repeat Plea in Murder Convict’s Surrender Extension Case
- lakshmi180592
- Jun 5
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📆 Date of Hearing: June 4, 2025🔖 Case Title: Vinod @ Ganja v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)📑 *Misc. Application No.1051/2025 in SLP(Crl) No.7285/2025.
In a firm stand against misuse of legal process, the Supreme Court on June 4, 2025, strongly criticized a murder convict for filing a fresh application seeking extension of time to surrender, even though the Court had already allowed three weeks’ time in an earlier order.
The case was heard by a bench comprising Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice SVN Bhatti. Senior Advocate Rishi Malhotra, representing the petitioner, informed the Court that the Delhi High Court would be hearing his plea for premature release on July 10. Hence, an extension was requested.
However, the bench reacted sharply. Justice Amanullah asked:
“How dare you file this? The coordinate bench led by Justice Oka has already granted time. Why come again during vacation?”
🔍 Background of the Case:
The petitioner was convicted of murder and has already served 14 years (16 years with remission).
He filed a plea for premature release before the Delhi High Court.
The High Court issued notice on the release plea but refused to stay the surrender deadline (set as May 20).
He had been granted furlough on April 28.
The Supreme Court earlier upheld the High Court’s refusal to stay the surrender and granted 3 weeks to surrender from May 14.
Despite this, the petitioner filed another application for more time, triggering today’s sharp rebuke.
🧾 What the Supreme Court Observed:
The Court remarked that the filing of a second application seeking the same relief was:
“Absolutely uncalled for, unwarranted, and must be dealt with strictly.”
The Court also refused to allow withdrawal of the application and listed the matter for further hearing on June 5, 2025.
Conclusion:This case highlights the Court’s intolerance toward repetitive litigation and attempts to delay compliance with judicial orders, especially in criminal matters.
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