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Octogenarians' Plea Denied in 1998 Murder Case
25 Nov
Summary
- Court refused to shorten life sentences for two elderly convicts.
- Convicts aged 80 and 83 cited health issues in their appeal.
- The 1998 murder conviction was based on a 'barbaric and inhuman' act.
The Calcutta High Court has refused to reduce the life imprisonment sentences for two elderly individuals despite their significant health issues. The division bench declared the 1998 murder conviction as "barbaric and inhuman," stating that the gravity of the offense outweighed concerns about the convicts' ages and ailments.
The appeal was made by an 80-year-old suffering from Alzheimer's and an 83-year-old with partial blindness. However, the court found the crime to be "calculated and premeditated," involving the murder of Akalu Mondal and severe injuries to his family.
The bench upheld the trial court's conviction and sentence, directing any individuals out on bail to surrender and serve their terms, emphasizing that leniency was not warranted given the heinous nature of the assault.
