All Eyes On SC For Bilkis Bano Case Verdict

The Supreme Court ruled that the State trying and sentencing an offender is competent to decide convicts' remission pleas. It found Gujarat lacking jurisdiction in granting remission to Bilkis Bano case convicts, asserting Maharashtra's competence. The Court nullified its May 13, 2022 order, criticizing Gujarat's disregard for due diligence and collusion with convicts. It emphasized the need for proper jurisdiction and condemned the remission granted in the Bilkis Bano case.