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Did the Gujarat govt err in releasing the Bilkis Bano case convicts? | In Focus podcast

Did the Gujarat govt err in releasing the Bilkis Bano case convicts? | In Focus podcast

Rebecca John speaks to us on the early release of 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case, and the legal issues surrounding this release.

In Focus by The Hindu

August 24, 202222m 11s

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Show Notes

The premature release of these prisoners, responsible for heinous crimes, has taken place behind closed doors. It has led to some public outrage and the matter may well go before the Supreme Court for its opinion on whether the State Government operated in a judicious manner. 

To discuss the issues surrounding the release, I am joined by Senior Advocate Rebecca John, who is a well-known criminal lawyer. 

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